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1892 Map of Buckingham, 1929 Print
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1892 Map of Buckingham

USGS Topo · Published 1929

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The James River and its major tributaries, including the Rockfish River and Tye River, carve through the complex topography of central Virginia in this late 19th-century survey. The landscape is defined by the industry of the era, notably the Soap Stone Quarry near Schuyler and a network of water-powered operations such as Faber Mills and Variety Mills. Transportation corridors are well established, with the Virginia Midland Railroad and the Richmond and Alleghany Railroad facilitating movement through the gaps of the Hog Creek Green Mountains and across the river basins. Small rural hubs like Howardsville and Arrington serve as central points for the surrounding agricultural and mountain communities. The map also delineates early forest conservation efforts within the Augusta Natural Bridge National Forest, illustrating the balance between extraction, transport, and the preservation of the Blue Ridge foothills.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1892
Date Published1929
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions16.4 x 19.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain