1892 Map of Appomattox
USGS Topo · Published 1901About this map
Staunton River and James River frontage define this late nineteenth-century survey of the Virginia heartland, spanning the borders of seven counties. This period of Virginia's development is marked by a complex network of river-and-rail commerce, with the Norfolk and Western Railroad and the Richmond and Danville R. R. cutting across the agricultural landscape. Near the southern edge of the map, the Grave of Patrick Henry serves as a significant landmark at the edge of the Halifax county line. The interior is dotted with localized commercial hubs and rural service points such as Wyatt Shop, Pamplin City, and Red House. Transportation relies heavily on established crossings like Venables Bridge and Beazleys Ford, while dozens of creeks and branches weave between prominent peaks like Piney Mt. and Pilot Mt..
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Editions of this 1892 Appomattox Map
6 editions found
Historical Maps of Appomattox Through Time
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