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2019 Map of Conner Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Providence and Crossroads anchor this rural landscape in Halifax County, where the terrain is deeply etched by a network of waterways feeding the Roanoke River. The river forms the northern boundary against Charlotte County, joined by the waters of Cub Creek and Turnip Creek. The interior is defined by several family and community landmarks, particularly the many burial grounds such as Mount Pleasant Cemetery and Ellis Creek Cemetery that reflect generations of local settlement.

Old transport routes like Coles Ferry Road and Mortons Ferry Road hint at former river crossings that once connected these agricultural communities. Central to the map is Conner Lake, a significant water feature surrounded by smaller tributaries like Buckskin Creek and Hunting Creek. This 2019 survey documents the enduring rural character of the area, from the southern settlement at Mount Laurel to the winding trails and roads like Quarles School Road that follow the natural contours of the Virginia Piedmont.