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1951 Map of Danieltown

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Danieltown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Norfolk and Western railway cuts through the southern heart of this Brunswick County landscape, anchoring the village of Danieltown. This rural expanse is defined by a dense network of watercourses, including Waqua Creek, Cedar Creek, and the winding Nottoway River, which forms the northern boundary where Brunswick, Dinwiddie, and Nottoway Counties meet. Much of the northern territory is occupied by the Fort Pickett Military Reservation, creating a distinct contrast between federal land and the surrounding agricultural homesteads.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, from family burial sites like Winn Cem and Elmore Cem to central community hubs such as Warrens Store and Mt Pleasant Sch. The presence of Masons Mill Pond on Opossum Quarter Creek points to the local water-powered industry that once served these dispersed settlements. Numerous rural houses of worship, including Little Mount Ch and Jonesboro Ch, are meticulously noted, providing a clear picture of the mid-century social fabric in this part of Southside Virginia.