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1965 Map of Vesuvius

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Vesuvius
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Vesuvius and Steeles Tavern serve as primary points of orientation in this mid-1960s landscape, where the Shenandoah Valley meets the steep rise of the Blue Ridge. The Norfolk and Western railway corridor dictates the settlement pattern, connecting the small communities of Lofton, Spottswood, and Raphine. This survey captures the rural infrastructure of Augusta and Rockbridge Counties, including numerous local landmarks such as Old Providence Ch, Mt Carmel Ch, and the Spottswood Sch.

South of the settlement areas, the terrain shifts abruptly into the George Washington National Forest, dominated by peaks like Big Spy Mtn and Little Spy Mtn. The Blue Ridge Parkway winds along the southeastern boundary, passing through Tye River Gap. Evidence of local industry is visible through several labeled Mines, a Quarry, and a Gravel Pit near South River, illustrating the intersection of transportation, natural resource extraction, and agriculture in the era.