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1965 Map of Staffordsville

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Staffordsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Walker Mountain and Coyds Mountain dominate this mid-1960s landscape, their forested ridges separated by the winding course of Walker Creek. This survey captures the rural character of the Giles and Pulaski county border, where small settlements like Staffordsville and Poplar Hill are linked by valley roads and the N. & W. Ry. line. The map highlights a community-focused geography, documenting local landmarks such as the Shannon-King Sch and several country churches, including Wesley Chapel and French Chapel.

Evidence of local industry and infrastructure appears in the form of a Mine and a Gravel Pit near the eastern edge, while the southern portion of the sheet shows the development of the New River Valley Airport. The detailed plotting of small watercourses like Shuffle Branch and Back Creek illustrates the complex drainage patterns of the Jefferson National Forest foothills, providing a reliable record of the land before modern expansion.