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1944 Map of Draper
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1944 Map of Draper

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

The Danville and Western Ry snakes across the landscape of the Virginia-North Carolina border, connecting the industrial nodes of Spray and Draper with the rural hinterlands of Pittsylvania and Henry Counties. This mid-century survey reveals a transition from the mill-oriented settlements along the Dan River to a dense network of upland farms and community centers. The distribution of schools like Leatherwood Sch and Vandola Sch, alongside numerous country churches such as New Design Ch and Anderson Chapel, illustrates the decentralized social fabric of the Piedmont before post-war urbanization consolidated these local institutions.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1944
Date Published1944
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17.86 x 21.21 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain