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1968 Map of Farmville

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Farmville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Farmville serves as the focal point of this Virginia survey, where the Appomattox River winds past the campus of Longwood College and the industrial infrastructure of the Norfolk and Western railway. The landscape reflects a deeply rooted community, marked by educational institutions such as Prince Edward Academy and the Moton Sch, alongside civic landmarks including the Confederate Cem and Westview Cem.

Beyond the town limits, the terrain transitions into a network of small settlements and rural crossroads like Tuggle, Reeds, and Raines Tavern. Watercourses such as Buffalo Creek and Briery Creek define the geography, while the presence of the Farmville Municipal Airport and a Radio Tower (WFLO) signals the infrastructure of the mid-20th century. The map also records numerous country churches, including Oak Grove Ch and Emmanuel Ch, which provide valuable location data for family history researchers focusing on this Piedmont region.