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1961 Map of Big Plain

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Big Plain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Deer Creek meanders through the heart of this agricultural landscape in Madison County, anchoring a region defined by its complex network of drainage ditches and small crossroads communities. Near the center of the sheet, an ancient Indian Mound stands as a quiet reminder of early inhabitants, situated not far from Kiousville and the winding waters of the creek. This area, entirely within the Virginia Military District, displays a surveyor's grid often interrupted by the natural paths of Oak Run and Glade Run.

Genealogists and local historians will find several family-named burial grounds, including Graham Cem and Timmons Cem, along with rural landmarks like The Plains Sch. To the northwest, the Madison Lake State Reserve provides a notable water feature, while the small settlements of Antioch and Sugar mark the southern reaches of the quadrangle. The map also records specialized features such as an Artesian Well and several gravel pits, illustrating the intersection of natural resources and local infrastructure during the early 1960s.