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1968 Map of Howardsville

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Howardsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The James River carves a deep, winding path through this Piedmont landscape, serving as the border between Nelson and Buckingham counties. Along its banks, the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad follows the river's contours, connecting small riverside communities that were once vital transport and milling hubs. These settlements, including Howardsville, Warminster, and Wingina, are punctuated by local landmarks like Liberty Hall and Woodland Ch.

Away from the river valley, the terrain rises into the prominent ridge of Horse Mountain and the heights of Avon Hill. The rural character of the era is evidenced by numerous family cemeteries and small country churches like Jerusalem Ch and Grace Ch. The map also captures the confluence of the Rockfish River and the James, highlighting the importance of these waterways to the local topography and historical settlement patterns near Manteo and Midway Mills.