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1968 Map of Virgilina

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Virgilina
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Virgilina sits directly on the border of Virginia and North Carolina, serving as a focal point for this rural landscape where the Norfolk Franklin and Danville line bisects the territory. The map illustrates a region defined by its creek systems, including Big Bluewing Creek and Cattail Creek, which feed north toward the John H Kerr Reservoir on the Hyco River. This 1968 field-checked survey reveals a distributed network of small communities and crossroads such as Christie, Red Bank, and Shady Grove.

Genealogists and local historians can find numerous family-named landmarks and historical sites, including the Ragland Cem, Shepherd Cem, and Rogers Cem. The transition from active rail use to older transportation patterns is evident in the presence of an Old Railroad Grade south of the main line. Cultural landmarks like Zion Hill Sch and churches such as Elijah Grove Ch anchor the various settlements scattered throughout the border counties.