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1964 Map of Staunton

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Staunton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Staunton is depicted here during a period of mid-century expansion, centered on its role as a regional hub for education, healthcare, and transit in the Shenandoah Valley. The urban core is densely developed, featuring prominent institutions such as Mary Baldwin College, the Staunton Military Academy, and the State School for Deaf and Blind. The intersection of the Chesapeake and Ohio and Chesapeake Western railroads underscores the city's historical dependency on rail commerce.

Outside the city limits, the landscape transitions to the agricultural and milling character of Augusta County. Landmarks like Franks Mill and Quicks Mill along the Middle River indicate long-standing water-powered industry. The map also highlights significant public health and memorial sites, including the expansive grounds of the Western State Hospital and De Jarnette State Sanatorium, alongside the Staunton National Cem and Thornrose Cemetery.