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2022 Map of Emporia

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Emporia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Emporia serves as the central hub of this Southside Virginia landscape, situated where the Meherrin River meets a network of major transit corridors. The city is bisected by the river, with North Emporia and neighborhoods like Washington Park and Westover Hills defining the residential and commercial spread. The presence of the Greensville County Courthouse at the heart of the settlement reflects its longstanding role as a seat of local government, while the Southside Virginia Community College indicates the area's modern educational infrastructure.

Beyond the urban center, the terrain is shaped by the winding paths of Fountains Creek, Mill Swamp, and Falling Run. Outlying communities such as Durand, Bufford Crossroads, and Moonlight are connected by rural routes like Brunswick Rd and Pleasant Shade Dr. Genealogists may find particular value in the numerous burial sites documented across the quadrangle, including Greensville Memorial Cem, Emporia Cem, and Jones Cem.