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1964 Map of Waynesboro West

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Waynesboro West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Waynesboro serves as the industrial and civic anchor of this mid-1960s landscape, positioned where the South River meets the rail intersection of the Chesapeake and Ohio and the Norfolk and Western railroads. The city's expansion is visible through established neighborhoods and educational centers like Rosenwald Sch and Wenonah Sch. To the west, the rural character of Augusta County is defined by legacy institutions and small communities, including the Woodrow Wilson Educational Center and the village of Fishersville.

The terrain transitions sharply from the developed valley floor toward the eastern heights of the Blue Ridge. This area features the Blue Ridge Parkway winding near the George Washington National Forest boundary. Historical local landmarks such as Tinkling Spring Ch and the Swannanoa Golf and Country Club are documented alongside natural water sources like Baker Springs Basin and Coiner Spring, illustrating the region's reliance on the local watershed for both industry and settlement.