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1965 Map of Radford North

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Radford North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The New River carves a dramatic oxbow around the Radford Army Ammunition Plant, a massive industrial installation that dominates the central landscape. This mid-century survey reveals a region defined by its steep topography, where Brush Mountain and Walker Mtn hem in narrow valleys and the winding river corridor. To the south, the City of Radford and Fairlawn show significant growth, connected to the rail lines of the Norfolk and Western which follow the river's path through the mountains.

Rural life persists in the northern reaches within the Jefferson National Forest, where smaller settlements like McCoy and Wake Forest are located near historic landmarks like Centennial Ch and the Wake Forest Cem. The map identifies diverse land use, from the academic grounds of Radford College and the healthcare facility at St Albans Hospital to active extraction sites such as a Strip Mine and various quarries, illustrating the transition from a resource-based mountain economy to a modern industrial and educational hub.