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2019 Map of Alberta

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Alberta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Alberta serves as a primary hub for this section of Brunswick County, anchored by its proximity to the Southside Virginia Community College - Christanna Campus. The landscape is defined by the historic corridor of Boydton Plank Rd, which connects a series of small, long-standing communities including Cochran, Meredithville, and Grandy. This thoroughfare mirrors the modern path of the Interstate, illustrating how older transportation routes shaped the current settlement patterns in the Virginia Piedmont.

The southern portion of the area is drained by the Meherrin River, with numerous family-named landmarks and resting places scattered throughout, such as Laffoon Cem and Walden Cem. Smaller water bodies like Great Creek and Briery Br feed into the river system, supporting the agricultural character of the region. The map also identifies local junctions like Gees Bridge and Price Mill, preserving the names of rural industry and river crossings from an earlier era.