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2010 Map of Alberta

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Alberta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Meherrin River flows across the southwestern corner of this Brunswick County landscape, a region defined by scattered rural settlements and small watercourses. In the early 21st century, the community of Alberta anchors the northern edge, while the hamlets of Cochran and Meredithville are situated along the primary transportation corridors. The terrain is a network of small creeks and branches, including Totaro Creek, Roses Creek, and Shining Creek, which historically supported local industry like the Price Mill on Great Creek.

Family history is deeply embedded in the land, evidenced by numerous burial grounds such as Laffoon Cemetery, Dugger Cemetery, and Orgain Cemetery. The map also traces the crossing at Gees Bridge and documents smaller locales like Grandy and Charlie Hope. This survey provides a clear view of the road network, from historic routes like Old Indian Rd to modern connectors, illustrating the persistence of these southern Virginia communities.