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1963 Map of Emporia

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Emporia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Meherrin River flows through the heart of Emporia, serving as a central geographic anchor for this Southside Virginia community. This 1963 survey, photorevised in the 1980s, highlights a significant rail junction where the Seaboard Coast Line and Norfolk and Western railroads intersect. The town's industrial and civic footprint is well-documented, featuring the Greensville Memorial Hospital, an Armory, and a Filtration Plant.

Beyond the urban center, the landscape transitions into rural farm and forest land marked by local landmarks like Bufford Crossroads and Moonlight. Genealogists will find a wealth of data in the numerous country churches and burial grounds scattered throughout Greensville Co, such as St Johns Ch, Union Grove Ch, and Falling Run Cem. The map also captures the path of the Old Grade Railroad, reflecting the region's evolving transportation infrastructure.