2013 Map of Forksville

About this map

The Meherrin River winds through this rural landscape in Mecklenburg County, serving as a primary geographic anchor for several small historic settlements and crossing points. Named crossroads like Lochleven, Gills Corner, and Bacons Fork reflect the enduring community structures of southern Virginia, while the presence of Stones Mill points to the early local industry that once relied on the region's waterways. The river itself is spanned by several notable structures, including the Union Mill Bridge, Dix Bridge, and the Hawthorne High Bridge, which facilitate travel across a terrain defined by numerous tributaries such as Stony Cr and Aaron Cr. This 2013 survey illustrates the modern road network, including the path of Interstate 85, as it overlays the traditional footprints of 19th and 20th-century family-named routes and landmarks near the community of Forksville.