1966 Map of Warrensville

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North Fork New River meanders through a landscape defined by the high ridges of Three Top Mountain and Bluff Mountain in this mid-1960s study. The settlement pattern follows the narrow valley floors, where the Norfolk and Western railroad tracks parallel the water, connecting communities like Warrensville, Bina, and Lansing. Local life is anchored by numerous small country churches and schools, such as Ashley Chapel, North Fork Ch, and Riverview Sch. Near Smethport, the presence of a State Prison and a Gravel Pit indicates the industrial and institutional facets of the local economy. The mapping even captures fine details of the rural landscape, including field lines and fences identified from aerial photography, offering a precise look at mid-century land use in Ashe County.