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1966 Map of Margarettsville

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Margarettsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Meherrin River and its intricate network of tributaries define this borderland landscape between Virginia and North Carolina. The mid-1960s survey records a region where transportation history is visibly layered, featuring the active Seaboard Coast Line running alongside an Old Railroad Grade and numerous swamp crossings. Smaller communities like Margarettsville and Branchville serve as focal points in an area dominated by timber and agriculture, while rural landmarks such as Rising Star Ch and Sharon Ch provide essential touchstones for local genealogical research.

The terrain is characterized by extensive wetlands, including Flat Swamp, Buckhorn Swamp, and Rogers Swamp, which have historically influenced settlement patterns and road placements. Settlements like Little Texas and White Head Hall appear as small clusters of buildings, illustrating the dispersed nature of rural life in Northampton and Southampton counties. The convergence of Fountains Creek and Cypress Creek into the Meherrin highlights the complex hydrology that dictated the development of bridges and crossroads like Lewters Crossroads.