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1965 Map of Radford South

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Radford South
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 winding path through this mid-1960s landscape, pooling behind the Claytor Dam to form the expansive Claytor Lake. Along the northern edge, the industrial and educational core of Radford is evident, featuring the Norfolk and Western railway corridor, a Filtration Plant, and several schools including McHarg Sch and Kuhn Barnett Sch. The terrain is dominated by Ingles Mountain, which separates the city's urban footprint from the more rural reaches of Montgomery and Pulaski counties.

Further south, the geography transitions into a network of small farming communities and country crossroads such as Snowville and Graysontown. This area is characterized by numerous local landmarks like New Salem Ch, Cypress Grove Ch, and Wilson Grove Ch. The presence of a Gravel Pit and Quarry near the river suggests a landscape shaped by both natural water power and extractive industry during this era.