1920 Map of Arringdale

About this map

Meherrin River winds through this coastal plain landscape, serving as a natural boundary between Southampton and Greensville Counties in Virginia, and eventually reaching down toward the Virginia North Carolina border. The geography is defined by a dense network of swampy lowlands including Meherrin Swamp, Cypress Swamp, and Buckhorn Swamp, which shaped the early agricultural and transport patterns of the region. Rail transport is central to the area's development, with the Southern railroad and the Seaboard Air Line cutting through the terrain to serve hubs like Arringdale and Drewryville. Small rural communities are anchored by numerous institutions, such as Rising Star School and Mt Zion Church, while industry is represented by features like Taylors Millpond and Jordans Mill. The map also preserves traces of older infrastructure, specifically an Old Railroad Grade south of the river.