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2013 Map of Dillwyn

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Dillwyn serves as a central hub in this Buckingham County landscape, situated where several local routes and landmarks converge. The map documents a rural Virginia economy defined by dispersed settlements such as Alpha, Gravel Hill, and Allenslevel. To the north, Eldridge Mill stands near the headwaters of Joshua Cr, reflecting the region's historic reliance on water-powered milling and local agriculture. The terrain is marked by distinctive elevations like Buffards Mountain and Tower Hill, while water bodies such as Dillwyn Lake and Whispering Cr influence the layout of the road network.

Institutional and industrial footprints are evident in names like Correctional Center Rd and Gold Mine St, suggesting the varied land uses surrounding the town. Local history and genealogy researchers can find significant value in the detailed naming of small creeks and drainages, including Gold Mine Br and Troublesome Cr, which helped delineate property boundaries and early homesteads across this part of the Piedmont.