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1968 Map of Dabneys

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Dabneys
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The South Anna River meanders across the central landscape, defining the rural character of this Virginia Piedmont region during the late 1960s and into the 1980s. Small crossroads settlements like Holly Grove, Locust Creek, and Dabneys anchor the community, often centered around a network of country houses of worship. These include Salem Ch, Mt Zion Ch, and Emmanuel Ch, which serve as vital landmarks for local family history and genealogy.

The terrain is dissected by numerous waterways, including Taylors Creek, Newfound River, and Folly Creek, creating a complex drainage pattern that influenced the placement of early farms and roadways. The map captures the meeting point of three counties, with the Louisa Co Goochland Co Boundary and the line for Louisa Co Hanover Co clearly marked. Notable infrastructure such as Pipelines and a Radio Tower reflect the mid-century modernization of this traditional agrarian landscape.