
Salem and western Roanoke are the central focus of this 1960s study, showcasing the expansion of the urban footprint along the Roanoke River valley. The map documents a significant industrial and institutional landscape, anchored by the Veterans Administration Hospital and the campus of Roanoke College. Transportation networks are heavily represented, featuring the Norfolk and Western railway lines and the historic Lynchburg Turnpike corridor, which served as vital arteries for the region's mid-century growth.
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15 maps found

1929 Salem
Roanoke County, VA

1932 Salem
Roanoke County, VA

1963 Bent Mountain
Roanoke County, VA

1963 Garden City
Roanoke County, VA

1963 Salem
Roanoke County, VA

1977 Bent Mountain
Roanoke County, VA

1977 Garden City
Roanoke County, VA

1977 Salem
Roanoke County, VA

1984 Garden City
Roanoke County, VA

1994 Salem
Roanoke County, VA

1996 Bent Mountain
Roanoke County, VA

1999 Garden City
Roanoke County, VA

2022 Bent Mountain
Roanoke County, VA

2022 Garden City
Roanoke County, VA

2022 Salem
Roanoke County, VA