Loading map...

2022 Map of Alton

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Alton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Hyco Lake and the After Bay Reservoir dominate the southern landscape of this border region, where the Virginia-North Carolina state line divides Halifax and Person counties. The terrain is defined by the drainage systems of Winns Cr and Lawsons Cr, which flow toward the Dan River in the north. Historically, the area reflects a transition from river-valley agriculture to modern reservoir development, with older community centers like Turbeville and Alton maintaining their positions along the upland ridges.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of community landmarks, including the Chestnut Grove Baptist Church Cem and Olive Branch Cem. The map preserves the location of rural infrastructure such as McGehees Mill and several family-named landmarks like Blanes Millpond. Transportation history is visible through the Tobacco Heritage Trl, which follows former rail corridors that once connected these small tobacco-growing settlements.