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1979 Map of Howardsville, 1982 Print
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1979 Map of Howardsville

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The James River carves a dramatic S-curve through the heart of this Virginia landscape, defining the boundaries and transportation corridors of the late 1970s. Along its banks, the small settlements of Howardsville and Warminster mark historical crossing and landing points where the river meets significant tributaries like the Rockfish River. This orthophotograph, prepared from 1979 aerial imagery, provides a clear view of the agricultural patterns and dense woodlands that characterized the region. To the southwest, the community of Wingina sits near the river bend, while Midway Mills and Grays occupy the higher ground and stream valleys inland. The detailed imagery reveals the placement of homesteads and rural roads relative to the drainage of Beaver Creek and Sycamore Creek, offering an unfiltered look at the rural Piedmont's spatial organization before modern development expanded.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1979
Date Published1982
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.7 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain