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2019 Map of Alton

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Turbeville and Alton anchor the northern and eastern reaches of this landscape where the Virginia North Carolina state line divides the terrain. This borderland is defined by the significant hydrological presence of Hyco Lake and the After Bay Reservoir in the south, while the Dan River flows across the northwestern corner. The area’s spiritual and communal history is well-preserved through numerous landmarks, including the Chestnut Grove Baptist Church and several family or community burial grounds such as Cunningham Cem and Olive Branch Cem.

Industry and local commerce are reflected in the naming of McGehees Mill near the reservoir, while the network of roads like Alton Post Office Rd and Saint Mark Church Rd suggest a long-established rural infrastructure. The mapping of Holeman Field and various creeks like Lawsons Creek and Winns Cr provides a clear view of how the topography shaped settlement patterns across both Halifax and Person Counties.