1968 Map of Buckingham

About this map

Buckingham serves as the central hub of this Piedmont landscape, situated where the Slate River and several of its tributaries, including Horsepen Creek, carve through the rolling terrain. The map documents a predominantly rural economy and community structure in the late 1960s, evidenced by the numerous country churches like Fork Union Ch and State River Ch, alongside local landmarks such as Slate River Mills. To the south, the Lee Experimental Forest encompasses a significant portion of the woodland, containing Horsepen Lake and various research tracts. Small settlements and crossroads such as Dentons Corner, Mt Rush, and Enonville are connected by a network of state routes, while a significant Pipeline corridor cuts across the eastern portion of the quadrangle. For those researching local genealogy, the distribution of small cemeteries and the presence of the Buckingham Central High Sch provide valuable points of reference.