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1968 Map of Stonewall

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Stonewall
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The James River carves a winding path along the northern edge of this Piedmont landscape, serving as the historical boundary between Amherst and Appomattox Counties. The river corridor is defined by the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad and the presence of Pettyjohn Island. Further inland, the terrain is deeply dissected by a network of waterways including Wreck Island Creek, Blackfoot Creek, and Halls Creek.

Settlement patterns in the late 1960s revolve around small communities and rural industry, most notably at Stonewall Mills and Stapleton. Local history is preserved in numerous country churches and family burial sites, such as Mt Zion Ch, Bethel Ch, and the Rebecca Cem. Extensive Quarry operations near the river and Quarries further south indicate the area's mineral importance during this era, while the Stonewall Trail provides a glimpse into the local transportation network.