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1964 Map of Blairs

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Blairs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Blairs and the surrounding tobacco country of Pittsylvania County are defined by a dense network of creek branches and small agricultural settlements as they appeared in the early 1960s. The Southern railroad line anchors the western edge of the map, supporting the local economy near Southside High Sch and the community of Malmaison. A significant corridor of activity follows Kentucky Road toward the community of Kentucky, where Dan River High Sch stands.

The landscape is dotted with rural landmarks essential to local genealogy, including Sandy Creek Ch, Bethel Ch, and Rock Springs Ch. Waterways like Birch Creek and Sandy Creek carve through the terrain, punctuated by features such as Owens Fishing Lakes and Beaver Park. This survey also documents the presence of the Faith Home for Children and a local Quarry, illustrating the social and industrial fabric of this Virginia Piedmont region.