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1968 Map of Abilene

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Abilene
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The boundary between Prince Edward Co and Charlotte Co serves as the focal point for this rural Virginia survey, where the rail-based economy of Abilene is clearly visible. The Norfolk and Western railway cuts across the lower half of the quadrangle, passing through Abilene and near County Line Cross Roads. The landscape is defined by its numerous small water bodies, including Buffalo Lake, Little Creek Lake, and Stockton Lake, which are fed by a complex network of creeks like Buffalo Creek and Mud Creek.

Community life during this era centered on small crossroads and numerous rural sanctuaries. The map identifies several historical places of worship and burial grounds, such as Bethlehem Ch, Spring Creek Ch Cem, and Willow Grove Ch Cem. In the north, the settlement of Five Forks stands near Bethpeor Ch, while Darlington Heights occupies a prominent position in the western reaches, illustrating the dispersed but organized settlement pattern of the Virginia Piedmont during the late 1960s.