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1962 Map of Strom

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Strom
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

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Rich Patch Mountain dominates this 1962 Virginia survey, defining a landscape shaped by iron-ore extraction and the winding course of Craig Creek. The presence of Roaring Run Furnace (Ruins) and the Grace Furnace (Ruins) further south points to the region's industrial heritage, while localized Strip Mines and a Quarry indicate active mineral resource use at the time of mapping. Small settlements and points of interest like Silent Dell, Hooks Mill, and Strom are scattered along the creek beds and gap crossings.

Genealogists will find numerous family-linked landmarks, including King Memorial Cem, Humphries Cem, and Rose Hill Cem. The boundary between Alleghany and Botetourt counties bisects the rugged terrain of the George Washington National Forest and Jefferson National Forest. This period of the early 1960s captures the area's rural character before further modernization, preserving the locations of country churches such as Mountain Valley and Cedar Grove.