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1967 Map of Briery Branch, 1984 Print
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1967 Map of Briery Branch

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Rawley Springs and Sangerville anchor a landscape defined by the transition from the forested heights of the George Washington National Forest to the productive agricultural basins of the North River and Dry River. This 1967 survey, updated with 1980s photographic revisions, reveals a pattern of rural community life centered around local institutions such as the Ottobine Sch and numerous country churches, including Spring Creek Ch and Beaver Creek Ch. The terrain is marked by significant natural barriers like Back Mountain and Narrow Back, while an Old Railroad Grade near the Mossy Creek confluence speaks to former industrial transport routes. The boundary between Rockingham Co and Augusta Co cuts through the southern portion of the quadrangle, illustrating how these mountain-to-river corridors historically influenced county lines and settlement clusters like Lilly and Clover Hill.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1967
Date Published1984
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain