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1897 Map of Amelia

USGS Topo · Published 1942

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The Appomattox River winds through this Central Virginia landscape, serving as a primary geographical boundary between several counties at the end of the nineteenth century. This era of settlement is defined by small crossroads communities and rural industry, with numerous water-powered sites such as Giles Mill and Belmont Mill positioned along the extensive creek networks of Deep Creek and Namozine Creek. The map documents a transition in transportation, showing the established Southern Ry and Norfolk and Western Ry intersecting with older thoroughfares like the Richmond and Lynchburg Road. Local commerce is anchored at rural hubs including Mosley Junction, Horner Store, and Rudy Store, providing a detailed look at the social and economic infrastructure of Amelia and the surrounding Dinwiddie and Chesterfield regions before the expansion of modern highways.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1897
Date Published1942
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions16.44 x 19.94 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain