1965 Map of Radford South

About this map

Ingles Mountain rises above the industrial and educational hub of Radford, where the Norfolk and Western railroad crosses the New River. The landscape is dominated by the hydroelectric operations at Claytor Dam, which contains the wide waters of Claytor Lake. Moving south, the terrain transitions into a dense network of rural communities such as Graysontown, Snowville, and Simpkinstown. These settlements are anchored by local institutions like the Snowville Sch and Cypress Grove Ch, reflecting the 20th-century social fabric of Pulaski and Montgomery counties. The map captures a moment of growth along the Interstate 81 corridor while maintaining the smaller community identities found at Childress and Mountain View. Along the winding Little River, various cemeteries and small churches trace the deep family roots and local history of this Blue Ridge region.