1964 Map of Clayville

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The Appomattox River winds through this mid-1960s landscape, serving as a natural boundary between Chesterfield, Powhatan, and Amelia counties. The region is characterized by small rural settlements and a network of creeks like Swift Creek and Skinquarter Creek. The Southern railroad line acts as a central artery for the area, connecting several small communities such as Moseley, Dorset, and Clayville. These towns are anchored by essential local institutions, including the Grange Hall Sch and a series of rural houses of worship such as Skinquarter Ch and Graceland Ch. The presence of a Quarry near Genito and a Gravel Pit indicates the local extractive industries of the period. Unusual for many topographic sheets, this survey also includes checked field lines and fence boundaries, providing a rare level of detail for those researching historical land use and property divisions.