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1897 Map of Amelia

USGS Topo · Published 1917

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Mosley Junction and the intersection of the Richmond and Danville R. R. and the Farmville and Powhatan R. R. define the industrial and transit character of this Central Virginia landscape. Surveyed in the late 19th century, the terrain is a complex network of creek drainage basins, including Deep Creek, Namozine Creek, and Swift Creek, which historically powered local commerce at sites like Giles Mill and Belmont Mill. Small rural hubs and post offices such as Skinquarter, Coalboro, and Hallsboro are connected by a series of established routes like the Goode Bridge Road and Namozine Road. The map captures the region when the Norfolk and Western R. R. served southern settlements like Church Road and Sutherland, illustrating a transition from river-based mill economies toward a rail-dominated trade system across Amelia, Chesterfield, and Dinwiddie counties.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1897
Date Published1917
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions16.4 x 19.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain