1964 Map of Stuarts Draft

About this map

Stuarts Draft stands as a focal point of this mid-1960s landscape, situated along the Norfolk and Western railroad and the South River. The map illustrates a period of infrastructure expansion, prominently showing a section of road under construction and an old grade near Mint Spring. This transition is set against a deeply rooted rural backdrop defined by family and community landmarks such as Cochran Church, Oak Grove Church, and Hammond Cemetery. To the south, the boundary of the George Washington National Forest meets the headwaters of several drainages, including Johns Run and Falling Rock Creek. Small water bodies like Hattons Pond and Lake Wilda dot the terrain, while settlements such as White Hill, Joliyue, and Rivermont reflect the established residential pattern of Augusta County during this era.