1963 Map of Alberta

About this map

Alberta and the surrounding Brunswick County countryside in the early 1960s are defined by a complex network of railroads and rural community nodes. The Norfolk And Western and Seaboard rail lines intersect this landscape, connecting small hubs like Cochran and Meredithville. This era shows a high density of local institutions, including St Pauls Chapel, Salem Ch, and St Marks Ch, alongside a system of segregated or neighborhood-based schools such as Charlie Hope No 1 Sch and Oak Grove Sch. Along the Great Creek and its tributaries, the map records the enduring presence of family history through numerous small burial sites like Laffoon Cem and Dugger Cem. The rural economy of the time is visible in the operation of Price Mill and the Quarry near the Seaboard line, while the Meherrin River winds along the southern edge, reflecting the region's traditional reliance on its watercourses and rail connections.