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1969 Map of Whiteville

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Whiteville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The northern reaches of the Cumberland State Forest dominate this Virginia landscape, where the Willis River snakes through the Piedmont terrain. This 1960s survey illustrates a region defined by its creeks and millponds, most notably Flippen Millpond and Bonbrook Lake. The small settlements of Whiteville, Ashby, and Oak Forest are clustered along the roadway network, punctuated by community anchors like Thomas Chapel, Mt Calvary Ch, and Bethlehem Ch.

A notable modern development appears at Grays Siding, where a Drive-in Theater sits near the rail line, providing a distinct cultural marker of the mid-century era. The map also traces the winding courses of Reynolds Creek, Muddy Creek, and Maxey Mill Creek, reflecting an agricultural and timber-driven economy that relied on these water systems for generations. Genealogists will find numerous Cem notations near the rural churches and family settlements.