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1961 Map of Sardinia

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Sardinia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Sardinia serves as the primary hub in this early 1960s agricultural landscape, situated where the Norfolk and Western railway meets a complex network of waterways including Sardinia Run and White Oak Creek. The map documents a rural society deeply connected to its land and lineages, evidenced by the numerous family and community burial grounds such as Higgins Cem, Bratton Cem, and Vance Cem.

Industrial activity is concentrated near Mowrystown, which features specialized sites like Brickkilns and a Claypit, pointing to a local economy tied to geology and manufacturing. Smaller crossroads like Needfull, Buford, and Gath are connected by namesake thoroughfares such as Matthews Road and Carboy Road, reflecting the 19th-century settlement patterns that persisted into the mid-20th century. The intricate drainage of the East Fork White Oak Creek system dominates the topography, influencing the placement of the Sardinia Reservoir and the winding boundaries of Washington and Clay townships.