1965 Map of Radford South

About this map

The New River and the winding Little River converge just south of Radford, where the landscape transitions from industrial riverfront to the recreational expanse of Claytor Lake. This mid-century survey documents the influence of the Claytor Dam and its associated Powerplant on the regional topography, showing the Claytor Lake State Park area alongside the Norfolk and Western rail corridor. Inland, the terrain is defined by Ingles Mountain and the deep hollows of Cracker Neck. Small communities and family-named landmarks like Snowville, Graysontown, and Simpkinstown provide critical points of reference for local historians. Cultural life is anchored by numerous rural institutions, including Cypress Grove Ch, Snowville Sch, and New Mount Olive Ch, reflecting the settled social fabric of Pulaski Co and Montgomery Co during the late 1960s.