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1964 Map of Staunton

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Staunton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The independent city of Staunton serves as a dense educational and institutional hub within the rural landscape of Augusta County during this mid-1960s survey. The map reveals a complex urban infrastructure characterized by significant landmarks like the Staunton Military Academy, Mary Baldwin College, and the Virginia State School for the Deaf and Blind. The intersection of the Chesapeake and Ohio and the Western railroads highlights the city's historic role as a transportation nexus in the Shenandoah Valley.

Beyond the urban core, the landscape transitions to rolling terrain marked by prominent heights such as Betsey Bell and Mary Gray. Traditional rural life is evident in the presence of Franks Mill and Quicks Mill along the Middle River and its tributaries. Significant genealogical interest can be found in the detailed locations of the Staunton National Cemetery and the sprawling grounds of Thornrose Cemetery, alongside smaller family and institutional plots like Schutterle Cem and the Hospital Cem.