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2013 Map of Blackstone West

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Blackstone serves as the primary urban center for this region of Nottoway County, its street grid extending westward toward the many branches of the Little Nottoway River. The landscape is defined by its riparian network, where small settlements like Sneads Spring, Irby, and Murdocks are connected by a web of local routes including Hungarytown Rd and Mathews Mill Rd.

Hydrological features are particularly prominent, with numerous reservoirs and creeks carving through the terrain. To the west, Lake Amtoco and Horsepen Cr dominate the drainage basin, while the northeast is marked by the waters of Crystal Lake. Traditional river crossings and local landmarks, such as Dobbins Bridge and Williams Lake, illustrate how the natural geography has shaped the development of these rural communities and their infrastructure.