1964 Map of Blairs

About this map

Blairs and the surrounding Pittsylvania County countryside are defined by a complex network of creeks and small family-centric settlements in the early 1960s. The Southern railroad line runs through the western portion of the sheet, anchoring the community of Blairs, while the rural landscape to the east is dotted with country churches such as Oak Grove Ch and Malmaison Ch. This map reveals a community in transition, showing the expansion of education with Southside High Sch and Dan River High Sch, alongside traditional agricultural landmarks like Chestnut Level and Keeling. Waterways like Sandy Creek and Birch Creek dictate the local topography, carving through the terrain where small family cemeteries and local landmarks like the Radio Tower are preserved in the survey record. A noted Pipeline cutting across the landscape highlights the infrastructure supporting this region of Virginia during the mid-twentieth century.