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1963 Map of Powellton

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Powellton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Fort Christanna and the winding Meherrin River anchor this mid-century portrait of southern Virginia. The landscape is defined by its deep agricultural and social roots, evidenced by the numerous family and community landmarks such as Hardy Cem, Ruffin Cem, and Matthews Chapel. Small settlements like Powellton, Fitzhugh, and Greentown are connected by a network of rural routes, including Rawlings Road and several private passages.

The distribution of rural infrastructure is highly visible, from the Meherrin-Powellton Sch to the Sewage Disposal plant near Lawrenceville Hills. Natural drainage patterns are intricate, with dozens of named watercourses like Totaro Creek, Hays Creek, and Coldwater Creek carving through the terrain. The presence of Starks Mill Branch suggests the historical importance of water power in this region’s development, while points like Phipps Store and Gholson Bridge mark the essential gathering and crossing points of the early 1960s.