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1966 Map of North View

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of North View
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

The Meherrin River meanders across this rural Virginia landscape, serving as the boundary between Lunenburg and Mecklenburg counties. The area is characterized by a network of small, family-centric settlements and agricultural hubs, including Gary, Red Level, and Bagleys Mills. Historic industry and infrastructure are centered on the river, marked by Whittles Mill and its associated Pumping Station and Filtration Plant.

Local social life and genealogy are anchored by a high density of country churches and community burial grounds, such as New Grove Ch, Salem Ch, and St Johns Cem. The landscape is deeply carved by tributaries like Mason Creek and Crooked Creek, which shaped the placement of early crossings like Saffolds Bridge. This survey captures the region as it transitioned in the mid-1960s, preserving the location of named landmarks like Ogburn and Opie before modern consolidation.