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1968 Map of Rice

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Rice
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The Appomattox River carves a winding course through the Virginia countryside, serving as the natural boundary between Cumberland and Prince Edward Counties. This landscape is defined by its rural transit corridors and early settlements, most notably the Norfolk and Western railroad line which crosses the river at the historic High Bridge. The map details a network of family-centered landmarks and community hubs, including the village of Rice and several country churches like Old Green Creek Ch and Pisgah Ch.

The topography transitions from the low-lying wetlands of Bad Luck Branch and Saylers Creek to the upland tracts around Angola and Raines Tavern. For researchers, the map provides precise locations for numerous small cemeteries and the Trinity Memorial Gardens, reflecting the generational footprint of this Piedmont region. The arrangement of farmsteads and schools around Jamestown Ch and Double Bridge illustrates the post-war agrarian character of the area before modern suburban expansion.