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2013 Map of Ante

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Ante
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Meherrin River winds through this rural landscape of southern Virginia, defining a terrain shaped by agriculture and small crossroads communities. North of the river, the historic site of Webbs Mill sits near the headwaters of Reedy Cr, while the settlements of Racume and Totaro anchor the northern reaches of the quadrangle. The map reveals a high density of named roads and family-associated locations such as Hill Top Farm and Goose Berry Farm, suggesting a long history of local land ownership and lineage in the area around Harris Crossroads.

Transportation routes like Dry Bread Rd and the crossing at Westward Bridge provide insight into the connectivity between these small hamlets and larger regional hubs. Waterways including Brandy Cr, Lightfoot Cr, and Quarrel Cr drain the timbered and farmed tracts, eventually feeding into larger basins. For those tracing genealogy or local history, the specific naming of places like Radium and Ante reflects the persistent identity of these quiet rural corners into the early 21st century.