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1967 Map of Prospect, 1991 Print
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1967 Map of Prospect

USGS Topo · Published 1991

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The Norfolk and Western railway corridor serves as the primary east-west spine of this central Virginia landscape, connecting the rural communities of Prospect and Elam. To the north, the winding Appomattox River carves a complex boundary between Prince Edward, Buckingham, and Appomattox Counties, crossed by historic transit points like Goolsby Ford and Venables Bridge. This area is characterized by a dense network of watercourses including Vaughans Creek, Falling Creek, and Harris Creek, which likely dictated early settlement patterns and milling sites such as Allens Mill near Grand View Lake. Genealogists will find a significant distribution of local landmarks, including several country churches like St James Ch, St Pauls Ch, and Olive Branch Ch, alongside family-named sites such as Little Rock Cem and Poags Ch. The map captures a period of transition where traditional river-and-rail infrastructure remained the focal point of local life.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1967
Date Published1991
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.8 x 27 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain