1953 Map of South Boston, 1955 Print
Loading...
Loading map...

1953 Map of South Boston

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The Dan River and Banister River converge in this mid-century portrait of southern Halifax County, centered on the hub of South Boston. The landscape reveals a complex transportation network where the Norfolk and Western Railway, Southern Railway, and Atlantic and Danville Railway intersect, supporting the region's agricultural and industrial base. Near the North Carolina border, the settlement of Virgilina serves as a southern anchor, while rural life is marked by numerous country institutions such as Dan River Ch, Ebenezer Ch, and Orange Grove Sch.


Find a feature on this map

69 named features on this map. Tap any name to fly to it.

Don’t see what you’re looking for? This feature index may not catch every label — zoom into the map to look around manually.


Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1955
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.9 x 20.9 inches

Editions of this 1953 South Boston Map


Historical Maps of South Boston Through Time


Featured Locations


Source Details

CopyrightPublic Domain