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1963 Map of White Plains

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of White Plains
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Meherrin River meanders across the northern portion of this Southside Virginia landscape, serving as a primary geographic anchor for the rural communities of Brunswick County. In the early 1960s, the area was characterized by a dense network of small settlements and family-named corners such as Gholsonville, Merchant, and Diamond Grove. The presence of Hicks Mill along the waterway suggests the enduring importance of local industry and river-based commerce in this region.

Genealogists will find significant value in the numerous documented cemeteries and churches, including Tabernacle Ch and Bethany Cem, which mark the social and spiritual centers of the county. The terrain is defined by a intricate system of stream branches like Genito Creek and Hicks Creek, while infrastructure such as the Pennington Bridge and the Winkler Private Road illustrates the localized transportation patterns prior to major modern developments.