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2011 Map of Chatham

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Chatham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Banister River meanders through the southern half of this landscape, anchoring a rural Virginia region characterized by small communities and water management. The town of Chatham serves as the central hub, surrounded by residential developments like Whittletown, Beverly Heights, and Woodlawn Heights. Local infrastructure is notably defined by several dams, including Cherrystone Number One Dam and Cherrystone Number 2a Dam, which regulate the flow of Cherrystone Creek as it feeds into Falls Lake.

Tracing the secondary roads reveals a network of historic settlements such as Weal, Hollywood, and the curiously named Tight Squeeze. These areas are connected by a mix of creek-side routes and family-named roads like Figure 8 Rd and Shellhorse Rd. Institutional presence is marked by the State Prison Camp Number 15 and the Chatham Post Office, while the Rawley White Martin Memorial Bridge spans the river, linking the southern reaches toward Dry Fork.