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2016 Map of Alberta

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Alberta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Alberta and the surrounding Brunswick County countryside are documented in this 2016 survey, showcasing a landscape where small crossroads settlements like Cochran and Meredithville remain central to the local geography. The map traces the historical path of the Boydton Plank Rd, a vital artery for the region's movement of goods and people. To the north, the modern footprint of the Southside Virginia Community Coll - Christanna Campus provides an academic anchor near Alberta.

Family history is preserved through numerous cemeteries scattered across the terrain, including Laffoon Cem, Dugger Cem, and Orgain Cem. The landscape is defined by the drainage of the Meherrin River and its various tributaries such as Great Cr and Totaro Cr. These watercourses historically supported operations like Price Mill, reflecting the long-standing agricultural and milling economy that shaped these Virginia communities.