1966 Map of Warrensville

About this map

The New River North Fork carves a winding path through this corner of Ashe County, where the Norfolk and Western railway follows the riverbank past settlements like Lansing and Bina. The landscape is defined by the high ridges of Three Top Mountain and Bluff Mountain, sheltering numerous small farming communities and family churches. Significant local institutions are documented throughout the valley, from Northwest High Sch near Warrensville to a State Prison situated south of Smethport. Genealogists will find a high density of rural landmarks, including Ashley Chapel, Rich Hill Ch, and the Riverview Sch near Clifton. The map captures a moment when traditional mountain life, centered on places like Creston and Trout, remained firmly rooted in the terrain of Elk Ridge and Old Fields.