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1964 Map of Staunton

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Staunton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Staunton anchors this mid-century topographic survey, showing a landscape defined by significant institutional growth and historical preservation. The city's dense core is marked by landmarks like the Woodrow Wilson Birthplace and Mary Baldwin College, while the expansive Western State Hospital and the State Sch for Deaf and Blind reflect its long-standing role as a regional center for specialized services. Purple revisions from 1968 document the emerging suburbs of Skymont and Woodlee, signaling a shift toward post-war residential expansion.

Beyond the city limits, the terrain transitions into the agricultural valley carved by the Middle River. Industry and commerce follow the corridors of the Chesapeake and Ohio and Western railroads, passing through outlying communities such as Verona and Peyton. Notable for genealogists are the numerous rural burial grounds and historic sites, including the Thornrose Cemetery, Staunton National Cem, and early industrial markers like Franks Mill and Quicks Mill.