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1968 Map of Keysville

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Keysville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Keysville stands at the convergence of vital transportation corridors, where the Southern and Norfolk and Western railroads once met at this Piedmont crossing. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the North Meherrin River and its numerous tributaries, including Gills Creek and Turkey Creek. This 1960s-era survey captures the community infrastructure of the period, from the Radio Tower and Landing Strip to the Drive-in Theatre located near Simplicity.

Local history and genealogy are well-preserved through several rural churches that dot the countryside, such as Mt Ellis Ch, Briery Ch, and Union Grove Ch. The map also illustrates the transition of land use near the Briery Country Club and the development of the Keysville Reservoir, providing a clear picture of how these small Virginia settlements were connected by rail and water before modern highway expansions changed the rural character of the region.