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1963 Map of Villamont

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Villamont
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Fincastle and Troutville anchor this 1963 survey of the Virginia highlands, where the Norfolk and Western railway snakes through the narrow valleys of Botetourt County. The landscape is defined by the sharp rise of the Blue Ridge, with the Appalachian Trail following the high ground past Grindstone Knob and Blue Knob. Evidence of local industry and community life appears in the Spec Mines and a network of rural meeting places like Camp Bethel and New Bethel Church.

Family history is deeply embedded in the terrain through named burial grounds such as Booze Cemetery, Simmons Cemetery, and Gravel Hill Cemetery. Along the eastern slopes, the Blue Ridge Parkway provides scenic overlooks like the Great Valley Overlook, marking the transition from traditional rail-and-creek settlements to mid-century mountain tourism. The map also captures infrastructure like the Prison Camp near Nace and the Sewage Disposal facility near Troutville, reflecting the functional growth of these small communities.