1966 Map of Boykins

About this map

Boykins stands as a primary hub on this coastal plain landscape where the Seaboard Coast Line railroad dictates the pattern of growth and transport. In the 1960s, the surrounding area maintained a distinct agrarian and low-lying character, defined by extensive wetlands like Buckhorn Swamp and Flat Swamp. The Meherrin River meanders across the border between Virginia and North Carolina, serving as a natural boundary for Southampton, Hertford, and Northampton counties. Small communities such as Branchville and Severn are anchored by local institutions like Meherrin Sch and Galilee Ch. This map reveals the transition of the mid-20th-century landscape, from the industrial infrastructure of the Substation and Sewage Disposal sites near town to the private Mann Airstrip, reflecting the varied economic activities of the Tidewater region.