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2019 Map of Callands

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Callands
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Banister River and Sandy River systems dominate this portion of Pittsylvania County, shaping the rural landscape between the settlements of Callands and Rondo. Local movement historically centered on the convergence of Callands Rd and Franklin Tpke, where the small community of Callands is situated. The terrain is marked by significant topographical features such as Brier Mtn and numerous drainages like Wet Sleeve Cr and Sailor Cr.

Cultural landmarks provide valuable touchstones for genealogical research, including the Gregory Cem and the site of Hollys Mill south of the main road. The map also documents several smaller named locales such as Worlds and Banister, alongside a dense network of secondary roads including Triangle School Rd and Museville Rd, which reflect the area's agricultural and communal development through the early 21st century.