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1951 Map of Browns Summit

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The Southern railroad corridor dictates the settlement pattern of this rural Piedmont landscape, linking small communities like Browns Summit and Monticello along the primary rail line. Local life in the mid-20th century centered on a network of country churches and schools, including Hines Chapel, White Oak Grove Ch, and the Poplar Grove Sch. The topography is defined by the winding course of Reedy Fork and its numerous tributaries, which feed into larger water bodies such as Lake Townsend and Hardys Mill Pond. These features illustrate the transition from a purely agrarian economy toward one shaped by regional water management and transportation. Genealogists will find particular value in the clear identification of family-named landmarks like the Phibbs Cem and Jackson Ch, alongside established rural centers like Benaja on the northern border with Rockingham County.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1970
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain