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1971 Map of Richtex

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Richtex
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Broad River serves as the central artery and county line between Fairfield and Richland in this early 1970s landscape. This riverine corridor is defined by numerous islands and shoals, including Haltiwanger Island and Bookman Shoals, where the Southern railroad tracks trace the northern bank through the industrial settlement of Richtex. The presence of several claypits near the rail line suggests a local economy tied to brickmaking or mineral extraction, while the surrounding hills are dotted with rural landmarks that speak to the area's social history.

Genealogists can trace family connections through numerous house sites and small community nodes such as Littleton and Bookman. The map is particularly rich in ecclesiastical and burial sites, from Crooked Run Ch in the north to St Pauls Cem and Shady Grove Ch further south. These sites, along with the gaging station and bridges like Browns Bridge, provide a clear picture of the mid-century infrastructure in this river valley.