1968 Map of Stonewall

About this map

The James River forms the primary geographic spine of this central Virginia landscape, acting as a natural boundary between Amherst and Appomattox Counties. Along its southern bank, the Chesapeake and Ohio River tracks the water's path, serving the small community of Stapleton. The interior is defined by a dense network of waterways like Wreck Island Creek and Stonewall Creek, which likely powered the local industry suggested by Stonewall Mills. Genealogists and local historians can find a wealth of community landmarks, including numerous rural houses of worship such as Mt Zion Ch, Bethel Ch, and Trinity Ch. The map also details the extractive history of the region with several marked Quarry and Quarries sites scattered across the hills near Beckham.