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1968 Map of Rice

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Rice
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Rice serves as a central hub for the rural landscape of Prince Edward County, situated along the Norfolk and Western rail line. The terrain is deeply defined by the winding course of the Appomattox River, which forms the border with Cumberland County and is famously spanned by the High Bridge. This engineering landmark and the surrounding Saylers Creek valley emphasize the area's significance in Virginia's transportation and civil history.

The settlement pattern is anchored by a high density of country churches, including Salem Ch, Pisgah Ch, and Bethel Grove Ch, reflecting a deeply rooted community structure. From the crossroads at Raines Tavern to the shores of Wilson Lake, the map captures a network of family-named creeks and branches like Bacon Branch and Bad Luck Branch that have shaped local land use and genealogy for generations.