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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

Salisbury and its industrial satellites are captured here during a period of significant mid-century growth along the Southern railroad lines. The urban core is flanked by major institutions, including Catawba College, Livingstone College, and the sprawling VA Hospital complex. In the surrounding landscape, numerous quarries and pits southwest of South Salisbury point to the area's granite mining heritage.

Transport and topography define the northern boundary, where the Yadkin River separates Rowan and Davidson counties near the historic Trading Ford. The map detail traces the local community through its diverse educational and spiritual landmarks, from Boyden High Sch to country chapels like Grace Chapel. Genealogists will find extensive burial records at the National Cem, Chestnut Hill Cem, and the rural New Zion Cem.