1964 Map of Spring Garden

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White Oak Mountain dominates the eastern half of this landscape, creating a prominent ridge that directs the flow of Banister River and several tributary creeks through central Pittsylvania County. This mid-century survey reveals a rural society structured around crossroad settlements and agricultural institutions. The presence of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute Tobacco Research Station highlights the regional importance of tobacco cultivation, while clusters like Spring Garden and Shockoe serve as local hubs. Along the river, Motleys Mill remains a noted landmark of the water-powered economy. Smaller communities such as Sheva, Sweden, and Transco Village are connected by a network of rural roads, dotted with community centers including Fairview Chapel and the Shockoe Sch. Natural features like Little Cherrystone Creek and Sandy Creek define the drainage basins between the many family-named cemeteries and rural churches.