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1963 Map of De Witt

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of De Witt
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

De Witt serves as the focal point for this Virginia quadrangle, situated at a vital junction of the Seaboard Air Line railroad. This 1963 survey illustrates a landscape defined by small crossroads settlements and family-named landmarks, reflecting the rural character of Dinwiddie County during the mid-century. Significant local institutions include the De Witt Sch, Prospect Ch, and Bott Memorial Ch, which highlight the social fabric of these communities.

The terrain is intricate, marked by the winding paths of Stony Creek and Sappony Creek, alongside man-made features like Colemans Lake. Notable for genealogists are the numerous family-linked sites such as Wilkinsons Store, Baltimore Corner, and several small burial grounds like Meredith Cem and Lewis Cem. The presence of the Lookout Tower near De Witt provides a distinctive navigational landmark for the era.