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1973 Map of Farmville

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Farmville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Farmville and the surrounding timberlands of Bradley County are defined by a network of creeks and early transport routes in this mid-1970s survey. The landscape is heavily marked by the timber and gravel industries, featuring numerous Gravel Pits and the W & O V RR corridor in the northeast. Of particular interest to local historians is the Old Railroad Grade and the Banks Lookout Tower, reflecting the infrastructure required for managing these expansive woodlands.

Several community anchors are documented, including Farmville Ch, Pleasant Grove Ch, and Ebenezer Ch. These churches, along with family-named sites like Parnell Cem and Parker Cem, provide a clear view of the rural settlement patterns that persisted even as regional industrial needs shifted. The winding course of L'Aigle Creek and its tributaries, such as Steepbank Creek and Claret Branch, dominate the local topography.