2013 Map of Drakes Branch

About this map

Drakes Branch serves as the primary hub in this portion of Charlotte County, where Twittys Cr and a network of local roads like White St and Mill St converge. The landscape is defined by its intricate drainage systems, featuring significant water bodies such as Horseshoe Lake and two flood control reservoirs, Roanoke Creek Site 61a Lake and Roanoke Creek Site 49a Lake. Further south, the rural settlement of Crafton Gate sits near the headwaters of Bluestone Cr, illustrating the transition from the Roanoke Creek watershed to the S Meherrin River basin. This survey documents the modern road network, including WPA Rd and Algerene Rd, overlaying a traditional Virginia Piedmont landscape where family-named tributaries like Reeses Cr and Delaney Cr continue to shape the rural topography and property boundaries.