1963 Map of Smoky Ordinary

About this map

The settlement of Smoky Ordinary anchors this Southside Virginia landscape, which is characterized by a dense network of creeks and rural crossroads. The Norfolk And Western railroad bisects the terrain, connecting small communities like Adsit and Callaville. The map reveals a deeply rooted social structure through its numerous country churches and family-named cemeteries, including the Piney Grove Ch and the Raney Cem. To the south, the village of Freeman sits at the junction of the Norfolk And Danville rail line and Tryall Creek. The presence of the Mallory Sch and several remote church graveyards like the Reedy Creek Ch Cem provides critical data for genealogists tracing local families across Brunswick and Greenesville Counties. The topography is defined by significant water bodies such as the Nottoway River in the north and the expansive County Pond near the center of the sheet.