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1960 Map of Dawson Crossroads, 1964 Print
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1960 Map of Dawson Crossroads

USGS Topo · Published 1964

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Beech Swamp dominates the central landscape of this Halifax County survey, illustrating the significant wetlands that defined the local geography and road patterns in the mid-20th century. The rural character of the area is anchored by community nodes like Crowells Crossroads and Dawson Crossroads, where small clusters of homes and services formed the social backbone of the region. Local genealogy is well-represented through numerous family-named landmarks, including the Westray and Pittman cemeteries, as well as several country congregations such as Whitaker Chapel and Mt Calvary Ch. The presence of Hales Millpond on Hales Branch points to the area's history of water-powered industry, while the Dawson School and Crowells Ch show the distribution of public and religious institutions serving the scattered farmsteads of the Halifax, Enfield, and Conoconnara districts.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1960
Date Published1964
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain