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1970 Map of Caledonia

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Caledonia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Caledonia and the surrounding rural communities of Tabscott and Bula define this portion of the Virginia Piedmont during the mid-to-late twentieth century. The landscape is heavily marked by small rural congregations and educational centers, including Bethany Ch, Rising Mt Zion Ch, and the Second Union Sch. These sites, along with family landmarks like the Payne Cem and Bowles Cem, indicate a settled agricultural region with deep genealogical roots.

The topography is intricately carved by the Byrd Creek drainage system and its many tributaries, such as Little Byrd Creek and Whittle Creek. Transport across the undulating terrain follows historic corridors like White Hall Road, connecting the scattered post offices of Fife and Hadensville. A notable boundary between Fluvanna and Goochland counties runs through the western section of the map, illustrating the administrative divisions of this central Virginia woodland.