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1965 Map of Radford North

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Radford North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The New River carves a deep, winding path through the heart of this mid-1960s survey, serving as the primary geographic anchor for the region's industrial and residential development. Dominating a massive oxbow in the river is the Radford Army Ammunition Plant, a significant military-industrial installation that defines the landscape north of the city. To the south, the City of Radford shows a dense street grid including Main St and Norwood St, anchored by the Radford College campus.

Evidence of the area's extraction economy and infrastructure is visible in the numerous mines and strip mines located within the Jefferson National Forest on Brush Mountain. The Norfolk and Western railroad follows the river's contours, connecting smaller settlements like McCoy, Parrott, and Belspring. Local heritage is preserved through landmarks such as St Albans Hospital, Morgans Chapel, and several rural schools including Wake Forest Sch and Belview Sch.