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1971 Map of Massies Corner

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Massies Corner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Thornton River and Rappahannock River define the lower reaches of this Virginia Piedmont landscape, where long-established rural settlements connect via winding valley roads. Centered on Massies Corner, the area is punctuated by a series of prominent peaks including Hickerson Mtn and Meetinghouse Mtn, which overlook the fertile bottomlands of Battle Run.

Community life during this era is evidenced by several rural congregations and landmarks, such as Massanova Ch, Forest Grove Ch, and a Drive-in Theater located just east of the main junction. Small crossroads like Ben Venue, Hackleys Crossroad, and Viewtown serve as focal points for local history, while the river corridors near Laurel Mills show the intersection of natural drainage and early industry. The map captures the transition from the high ridges of Aaron Mountain down to the undulating farm country surrounding Amissville.