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1966 Map of Java

USGS Topo · Published 1984

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Java and the surrounding rural hamlets of southern Virginia are depicted in this mid-century landscape just before suburban transitions reached the area. The terrain is defined by the winding course of Banister River and the significant drainage of Elkhorn Creek, which feeds into the central Elkhorn Lake. This region shows a traditional Piedmont settlement pattern of small crossroads communities and family-named landmarks such as Chaneys Store and Henrys Mill. Local genealogy is well-represented through numerous small churches and burial sites, including Womacks Chapel, St Pauls Ch, and Providence Ch. The presence of the Pittsylvania Co Halifax Co line cutting through the eastern portion of the sheet provides a clear spatial reference for those researching ancestors in these two historically connected counties. While many of these locations were established around early milling and merchant points like Lucks and Ebenezer, the map also records modern infrastructure such as a major Pipeline cutting across the northern ridges.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1966
Date Published1984
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain