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1968 Map of Farmville

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Farmville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Longwood College serves as a prominent educational anchor in the town of Farmville, situated at the convergence of the Appomattox River and the Norfolk and Western railway. This 1960s-era topography, updated with early 1980s developments, reveals a landscape where traditional crossroads like Raines Tavern and rural congregations such as Oak Grove Ch and Mt Moriah Ch meet modern municipal growth.

The presence of the Farmville Municipal Airport, an Industrial Park, and the Prince Edward Vo-Tech Center highlights the post-war industrial and educational expansion along the river corridor. Waterways like Buffalo Creek and Briery Creek define the southern terrain, while residential clusters like Kimberly Hills and Lakeview Acres indicate the suburban shift. Genealogists will find value in the distribution of community landmarks, from Westview Cem to numerous small churches and schools that formed the social fabric of Prince Edward County during this period.