1962 Map of Salisbury

About this map

The James River carves a deep horseshoe bend near Salisbury, where the iron-working history of Botetourt County is physically preserved at the Salisbury Furnace (Ruins). This mid-century landscape is defined by the steep parallel ridges of Cedar Ridge and Timber Ridge, which channel the flow of the Catawba Creek toward the river. The area's rural character is evidenced by a high density of country churches and small family burying grounds, including Pierce Chapel, St Jacobs Ch, and the Linkenhoker Cem.