1979 Map of Scottsburg

About this map

James River curves through the southern reaches of this landscape, defining the topography of the region as recorded in 1979. This orthophotoquad, produced in cooperation with the Soil Conservation Service, offers a detailed visual record of the land use patterns during the late seventies. The settlement of Scottsville sits near the river's bend, while the upland areas feature smaller communities such as Antioch and Nicholas. The terrain is deeply carved by drainage systems including Hardware and Briery Creek, which navigate the wooded hills and cleared fields. The contrast between dense forest cover and agricultural clearings provides a clear look at the rural Virginia environment before modern development altered these traditional property lines and rural corridors.