2019 Map of Darlington

About this map

Darlington and the rural communities of northern Halifax County are defined by a network of agricultural land and wetland systems in this 2019 survey. The landscape is structured by several prominent watercourses and swamp lands, including Marsh Swamp to the north and the extensive Beaverdam Swamp and Burnt Coat Swamp to the south. These natural features dictated the placement of historic settlements like Beaverdam and Delmar, which are situated on the higher ground between these drainages. Modern infrastructure is represented by the Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport and a major highway corridor that bisects the region, connecting Andersons Crossroads and Pierces Crossroads. Many local roads, such as Piney Grove Church Rd and Old Hotel Rd, provide clues to the locations of former community landmarks and commercial centers that once served these agrarian townships.