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1963 Map of Dinwiddie

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Dinwiddie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The town of Dinwiddie serves as a focal point in this south-central Virginia landscape, where the Seaboard Coast Line railroad dictates the orientation of local commerce and community life. The mapping shows a distinct pattern of rural development, with numerous local institutions such as Southside High Sch and Lebanon Ch situated along the primary road corridors. The area is defined by its drainages, including Stony Creek and Gravelly Run, which have historically shaped the agricultural and transport boundaries of the county.

Genealogists will find significant value in the detailed identification of family and community landmarks, from the Wittbush Cem to the Butterworth Cem. Notable smaller settlements like De Witt and Hamilton are clearly marked, alongside essential infrastructure like the Gaging Sta near Richardsons Pond. The presence of Mt Level Sch and Crawford Ch reflects the decentralized nature of early-to-mid 20th-century social life in this part of Virginia.