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1962 Map of Salisbury

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Salisbury
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

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.

Industrial and transport infrastructure is represented by the Chesapeake and Ohio River railroad following the water gap, and the small settlement at Kyles Mills. While much of the terrain is protected within the Jefferson National Forest, the map also documents local civic life at the Central Academy and the village of Springwood. The topographic detail includes uncommon features like a Sewage Disposal facility and numerous named runs, such as Lapsley Run and Crush Run.