1966 Map of Chula

About this map

The Appomattox River winds across this rural landscape at the boundary of Powhatan and Amelia counties, defining a region of dense creek networks and scattered agricultural settlements. In the mid-1960s, the Southern railroad line anchored the community of Chula, while smaller hamlets like Fieldstown and Masons Corner served as local crossroads. The map reveals a high density of rural institutions, including Pine Grove Ch, Liberty Ch, and the combined Brick Church Sch, reflecting a deeply rooted community structure. Significant land use is dedicated to the Amelia Wildlife Management Area, which occupies a large bend in the river. Genealogists will find particular value in the identified family and community burial sites, such as the Grub Hill Ch Cem, and the presence of early educational landmarks like Pilgrim Sch.