1963 Map of Salem, 1978 Print
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1963 Map of Salem

USGS Topo · Published 1978

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Salem and western Roanoke center this topographic study, where the Roanoke River flows through a valley defined by the dramatic slopes of Fort Lewis Mountain and Brushy Mountain. The urban core is densely detailed, featuring Roanoke College and the large campus of the Veterans Administration Hospital. Transportation patterns are dominated by the Norfolk and Western railway and the historic Lynchburg Turnpike, illustrating the area's role as a regional transit corridor.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1963
Date Published1978
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 26.9 inches

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