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2013 Map of Courtland

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Courtland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Courtland serves as the focal point of this Southampton County landscape, situated along a prominent bend in the Nottoway River. The map reveals a community deeply integrated with its riparian environment, characterized by significant crossings such as the Colgate Whitehead Darden Junior Bridge. The surrounding terrain is defined by an extensive drainage system where the river meets the vast Nottoway Swamp and Mill Swamp, creating a complex network of wetlands and minor tributaries like Dunn Br and Turner Br.

South of the river, small settlements such as Handsom, Gum, and Delaware are connected by a grid of rural roads and timberlands. Local landmarks like Devils Elbow and Hanging Tree Rd reflect the unique geography and nomenclature of this Virginia tidewater region. The infrastructure suggests a blend of residential pockets and agricultural or industrial use, with Agri Park Dr signaling modern development amidst traditional landscapes like Vicks Island.