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1966 Map of Guinea

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Guinea
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

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The Jackson Shrine stands as a focal point near Guinea, marking a site of deep historical significance within the landscape of Spotsylvania and Caroline Counties. This mid-century survey reveals a transition from the preserved grounds of the Fredericksburg Spotsylvania Nat Mil Park to the expansive military territory of the A P Hill Military Reservation. The terrain is defined by the convergence of several waterways, including the Rappahannock River and the branching systems of the Poni River, Po River, and Ni River.

Rural life in the 1960s is traced through a network of country churches such as Bethlehem Ch, Macedonia Ch, and Round Oak Ch. Small settlements and crossings like Hamilton Crossing, Massaponax, and Corbin are interspersed with industrial signatures like numerous Gravel Pits and the Dalton Millpond, illustrating the region's long-standing connection to its natural resources and transportation corridors.