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2016 Map of Blackstone West

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Blackstone West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Nottoway Court House serves as the focal point for this section of Southside Virginia, where the seat of government sits amidst a landscape defined by the intricate tributaries of the Little Nottoway River. The settlement pattern follows the high ground between creek drainages, with Blackstone appearing as the primary urban center in the east, characterized by a dense grid of streets including Nottoway Ave and Church St. This 2016 survey illustrates the persistent rural character of the region, where family and place names like Sneads Spring, Irby, and Murdocks mark crossroads and historic landholdings.

Water resources are central to the geography, with numerous impoundments such as Lake Amtoco, Williams Lake, and Crystal Lake scattered throughout the countryside. In the south, the Nottoway River forms a natural boundary between Nottoway and Lunenburg counties, crossed by the notable Dobbins Bridge. Local history is embedded in the road network, with names like Battleview Rd suggesting the area's deeper past, while Lakeview Cem stands near the edge of the Blackstone township.