1963 Map of Alberta

About this map

The Meherrin River flows along the southern edge of this Brunswick County landscape, where the confluence of several large tributaries like Great Creek and Roses Creek shaped the early rural layout. The town of Alberta serves as a primary hub, uniquely positioned at the intersection of the Norfolk and Western and the Seaboard Coast Line railroads. These rail corridors influenced the development of nearby settlements such as Cochran and Meredithville, while smaller hamlets like Charlie Hope remained centered around local institutions including Charlie Hope No. 1 Sch and Walden Ch. Family legacy is visible across the terrain in the form of the Laffoon Cem, Johnson Cem, and Dugger Cem. Industrial and infrastructure markers include a Quarry near Cochran and Price Mill on the banks of Great Creek, while Gees Bridge provides a documented crossing of the Meherrin River.