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1964 Map of Powhatan, 1982 Print
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1964 Map of Powhatan

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The confluence of Swift Creek and Middle Creek defines the hydrology of this North Carolina landscape, where small rural communities and family-named landmarks are connected by the Southern railway. The settlement of Powhatan sits in the north, anchored by Powhatan Ch near the junction of winding country roads. This area reflects a mid-20th-century transition, where traditional tobacco-belt agriculture began to share the map with modern infrastructure like the County Airport and a regional Pipeline. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of small churches and cemeteries, such as Wesleys Chapel and Oakey Grove Cem, which served as the social centers for the surrounding farmsteads. The presence of the Short Journey Sch points to the localized education system that once served the dispersed population along Little Creek and Steep Hill Branch.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1964
Date Published1982
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.8 x 26.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain