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1965 Map of Ringgold

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Ringgold
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Dan River serpentines across the state line between Virginia and North Carolina, anchoring a landscape where industrial expansion and rural heritage meet. To the northwest, the Danville Industrial Development Area and Danville Municipal Airport signify mid-century economic growth near Dundee and Glenwood. In contrast, the southern portion of the map remains predominantly agricultural and wooded, dotted with numerous country churches such as Williamson Mem Ch and Bethel Ch.

The Southern railroad line parallels the river, connecting the settlements of Ringgold and Blanch. Local history is preserved in features like Wallace Mill and several family burial grounds marked simply as Cem. The presence of the Drive-in Theatre and various trailer parks near the Lakewood area reflects the changing recreational and residential patterns of the 1960s. This survey effectively documents the transition from a traditional river-and-rail economy toward more modern industrial and suburban forms.