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1965 Map of Vesuvius

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Vesuvius
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Steeles Tavern and Vesuvius serve as central points in this mid-1960s study of the Shenandoah Valley's eastern edge, where the agricultural flats of the valley floor meet the rising slopes of the Blue Ridge. The landscape is characterized by a high density of rural institutions, particularly along the Norfolk and Western rail corridor. Significant landmarks including the Old Providence Ch, Mt Carmel Ch, and Haines Chapel reflect the deep-rooted community history of Augusta and Rockbridge counties.

Industry and public works are evident through numerous Mines and a Sandpit scattered across the hillsides, alongside the State Prison Camp No 10 located near Broadhead Creek. High-elevation features like Little Spy Mtn and Big Spy Mtn overlook the complex drainage systems of the Saint Marys River and South River, illustrating the transition from managed forest land in the George Washington National Forest to the productive farms of Spottswood and Raphine.