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1929 Map of Roanoke

Name: 1929 Topographic Map of Roanoke
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1929
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1929

About this map

Roanoke city and its surrounding valley floor are captured here during a period of significant growth at the end of the 1920s. The survey detailed by Albert Pike and his team illustrates a landscape defined by its network of rural community centers like Lithia, Hollins, and Bonsack, each serving as focal points for the nearby agricultural and residential areas. The industrial and infrastructure development of the era is evident in the presence of the Roanoke Reservoir and the emerging street grids of Vinton and Riverdale.

Beyond the urban core, the map reveals a countryside dotted with local educational landmarks, including Pleasant Dale Sch, Woodland Sch, and Mountain View Sch. The terrain is framed by the massive reach of the Blue Ridge, punctuated by distinct peaks such as Fullhardt Knob and Stewart Knob. These features, along with waterways like Catawba Creek and Glade Creek, show how the natural geography dictated the placement of early settlements and road networks.