1963 Map of Ante

About this map

Meherrin River flows across this rural landscape at the border of Brunswick and Greensville counties, anchoring a network of small agricultural settlements and crossroads during the mid-twentieth century. The area is defined by its deep community roots, evidenced by numerous country churches such as Rising Star Ch, Mt Vernon Ch, and Independence Ch. The Norfolk Franklin and Danville railroad cuts across the northern edge of the map, serving small hubs like Totaro and Radium. Local industry and services are represented by Webbs Mill on Reedy Creek, while the presence of the Scott Lewis Sch and family-named landmarks like Hobbs Chapel and the Phillips Cem provide valuable touchpoints for genealogical research. The map captures the quiet transition of this Virginia tobacco country as it appeared in the early 1960s, with later updates documenting subtle changes in the road network.