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1963 Map of White Plains

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of White Plains
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Meherrin River meanders across this Brunswick County landscape, defining the northern and eastern borders of a region deeply connected to its rural crossroads and family legacies. In the early 1960s, settlements like White Plains, Gholsonville, and Merchant served as central points for the surrounding agricultural community. The landscape is carved by numerous tributaries, including Genito Creek and Hicks Creek, which historically powered local industry as evidenced by Hicks Mill.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific landmarks, from established houses of worship like Little Union Ch and Tabernacle Ch to numerous family burial grounds. The inclusion of Flournoy Cem, Davis Cem, and Wray Cem provides critical points of reference for tracing local ancestry. The map also documents physical connections across the river and creeks, such as Pennington Bridge, reflecting the established transport network of this Virginia interior before modern development intensified.