1961 Map of Sardinia

About this map

The village of Sardinia and the surrounding borderlands of Brown and Highland Counties are defined by the winding tributaries of White Oak Creek. This landscape, primarily part of the Virginia Military District, reveals a rural settlement pattern established along the Norfolk and Western railroad and a network of named country roads. Significant genealogical markers are scattered throughout the agricultural townships, including Sardinia Cem, Buford Cemetery, and the Hollowtown Cem in the northeast corner. Smaller hamlets like Buford, Gath, and Needfull serve as local anchors, while the terrain is etched by numerous runs such as Ruble Run and Flat Run. In the south, the Sardinia Reservoir and East Fork White Oak Creek reflect the area's essential water management and drainage, supporting the communities of Mowrystown and its neighboring Claypit. This survey, updated with 1979 aerial data, captures the region's mid-century transition as modern highway construction began to overlay the traditional farm-to-market paths.