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2013 Map of Emporia

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Meherrin River bisects this Southside Virginia landscape, serving as the central geographic feature for the city of Emporia. By the early 21st century, the area shows a distinct pattern of residential clusters including North Emporia, White City, and Washington Park, reflecting the town's growth as a regional hub. The infrastructure of the Emporia Waterworks and the Meherrin River Reservoir highlight the importance of the river to the local utility and recreation network.

Outlying areas are characterized by established agricultural properties like Southern Grove Farms and Parhams Farm, alongside crossroads settlements such as Bufford Crossroads and Moonlight. The transition from the urban grid of Emporia to these rural points is traced through a web of local routes like Brunswick Rd and Greensville Rd, while the northern reaches include the waters of Slagles Lake and the winding course of Maclins Cr.