1968 Map of Saxe

About this map

Saxe and Randolph anchor this southern Virginia landscape during a period of transition for the local waterways. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the widening reach of the John H Kerr Reservoir, where the Roanoke River begins to swell toward the dam downstream. This hydrologic shift contrasts with the upland topography where small rural communities like Formosa and Mossingford remain connected by the Southern railroad line. The map captures a high density of rural religious life, documented through numerous local landmarks such as New Hope Ch, Galilee Ch, and Hermon Ch. The drainage patterns of Twittys Creek, Roanoke Creek, and Wards Fork Creek illustrate the dissected terrain that characterized Charlotte County and Halifax County before significant modern development altered the woodland and agricultural footprint.