1963 Map of Roanoke

About this map

Hollins College stands as a focal point in the northern reach of this urbanizing landscape, situated just below the slopes of Tinker Mountain. The valley floor transitions from the established institutional grounds of the college toward the industrial and transport hubs of the City of Roanoke, where the Norfolk and Western railway lines converge. Substantial mid-century infrastructure is evident at the Roanoke Municipal Airport (Woodrum Field) and the Crossroads Mall Shopping Center, signaling a period of significant commercial expansion. Along the Roanoke River to the southeast, the Niagara Power Plant Dam reflects the utility requirements of a growing city. The map also records numerous local educational and spiritual landmarks, from William Byrd High Sch to several small family and community burial sites like Obenchain Cem and Tombstone Cem, providing a detailed record of the area's mid-1960s development.