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1973 Map of Waynesboro West

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Waynesboro West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The industrial and residential growth of Waynesboro dominates this mid-1970s landscape, where the South River winds through a dense network of neighborhoods and manufacturing sites. The map documents an area in transition, featuring the extensive educational campus of the Woodrow Wilson Educational Center and the Valley Vocational Sch near Fishersville. Cultural landmarks of the era are clearly visible, from the Aero-Drive Inn and a Drive-in Theater to the local Waynesboro Airport.

To the south, the terrain rises sharply into the George Washington National Forest along Stony Ridge, contrasting with the developed valley floor. This survey captures the critical transportation corridors of the Norfolk and Western and CSX railroads as they serve the region's industry. Genealogists will find numerous historical anchor points, including the Tinkling Spring Ch and several local burial grounds like Augusta Memorial Gardens.