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2019 Map of Capron

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Capron stands as a central hub in this modern coastal plain survey of Southampton County, where the Southampton Pkwy corridor intersects a network of local routes like Main St and Meadow St. The landscape is defined by its extensive drainage systems, including the winding Buckhorn Swamp, Rosa Swamp, and Sweat Swamp, which feed into major water bodies like McGraphs Pond and Princes Pond. These wetlands alternate with higher ground occupied by smaller clusters such as Angelico, Worrell, and Pope.

South of the parkway, the settlement of Newsoms anchors the lower portion of the map. Genealogists and local historians can trace family land proximity to landmarks like the Capron Cem or follow the paths of named waterways including Three Creek and Tarrara Cr. The road network, featuring names such as Carys Bridge Rd and Popes Station Rd, illustrates the continued importance of historical crossing points and timber-access routes in this rural Virginia terrain.