1950 Map of Radford

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The New River carves a dramatic path through the ridge-and-valley landscape of southwest Virginia, serving as the industrial and topographic anchor for this mid-century survey. The massive Claytor Lake impoundment is a central feature, held back by the Claytor Dam and bordered by Claytor Lake State Park. Along the river's northern bend, the Radford Arsenal occupies a sprawling loop, while the city of Radford itself sits at a critical junction where the Norfolk and Western and Virginian railroads meet.