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1892 Map of Lynchburg

USGS Topo · Published 1940

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The James River and Roanoke River systems dominate this central Virginia landscape, defining a region of early industrial and transit development surveyed in 1890. Lynchburg serves as the primary hub, where the Norfolk and Western Rail Road and the Lynchburg and Durham Rail Road converge near the river's distinctive bends. The interior of Campbell and Bedford counties is marked by a network of rural settlements like Rustburg, Goode, and Evington, often connected by historic thoroughfares like Wards Road. A significant reliance on river travel is evident from the numerous river crossings, including Wards Road Ferry, McKeever Ferry, and Tolers Ferry. Educational and religious sites, such as Salem Academy and Mt. Zion church, appear alongside early landmarks like the resort at Bedford Spr., reflecting the social structure of the late 19th-century Piedmont.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1892
Date Published1940
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions16.42 x 19.96 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain