2016 Map of Courtland

About this map

Courtland serves as the focal point of this Southampton County landscape, situated along a prominent bend in the Nottoway River known as Devils Elbow. The surrounding terrain is defined by an extensive network of wetlands and watercourses, including Mill Swamp and Nottoway Swamp, which illustrate the hydraulic character of the Virginia coastal plain. The settlement pattern follows established corridors like the General Thomas HWY, connecting the town to smaller communities such as Handsom, Gum, and Newsoms. Local history is anchored by the Mount Table Cem and the Colgate Whitehead Darden Junior Bridge, which spans the river. This survey captures a modern view of a region where agricultural land and dense swamp forests continue to dictate the placement of roads like Hanging Tree RD and Indian Town RD, preserving a layout that reflects centuries of navigating the river's edge.