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1951 Map of Blackstone

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Blackstone
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Blackstone Army Air Base and the expansive Camp Pickett Military Reservation dominate this landscape, reflecting the intensive military mobilization of the mid-20th century. The town of Blackstone serves as the regional anchor, where the Norfolk and Western railroad intersects with local life at the Nottoway Training School and various civic landmarks like the Ball park and Cemetery.

Beyond the base perimeters, the land retains its rural character through established congregations like Spring Hill Church and Tree Church. The transition from town to military territory is marked by the Government Railroad and a network of training facilities, including the Cherry Tree Combat Range and various specialized rifle and machine gun ranges. Water resources are central to the area's layout, from the Nottoway Reservoir in the southwest to the course of Birchin Creek and Lees Creek winding through the reservation.