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1963 Map of De Witt

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of De Witt
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

De Witt and the surrounding rural landscapes of Dinwiddie County are captured in this mid-century survey, revealing a network of small crossroads communities and family landmarks. The Seaboard Coast Line railroad serves as the primary industrial artery, running through the heart of the area near Butterworth. This region is defined by its deep community roots, evidenced by numerous country churches such as Bott Memorial Ch and Eleven Oaks Ch, alongside educational hubs like the De Witt Sch.

The terrain is dissected by numerous waterways, including White Oak Creek and Sappony Creek, which have historically dictated the placement of homesteads and crossroads like Baltimore Corner. Genealogists will find significant value in the mapped family cemeteries, including Meredith Cem, Booth Cem, and Lewis Cem, which provide precise locations for local ancestral research within the Piedmont landscape.