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2016 Map of Altavista

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Roanoke River carves a path through the heart of this landscape, separating Altavista in Campbell County from the southern reaches of Pittsylvania County. This region is defined by its industrial and transit infrastructure, where the Southern railroad line parallels the modern corridor of Business 29 and Bypass 29. The town of Hurt sits just south of the river, acting as a gateway to a series of rural communities including Motley, Sycamore, and Hill Grove.

Local history is well-preserved through several established burial grounds, such as Green Hill Cemetery and New Prospect Cemetery, which anchor the small settlements. The terrain rises to notable peaks at Jasper Mountain and Brushy Mountain, while a dense network of watercourses including Sycamore Creek and Reed Creek drain the surrounding hills. This topography reveals the transition from concentrated urban street grids in Altavista to the winding country roads like County Road 665 that service the outlying farmsteads.