2016 Map of Gretna

About this map

Gretna serves as the primary hub of this Southside Virginia landscape, situated where the terrain begins to rise toward Brushy Mtn in the north. The area is defined by a dense network of watercourses, including the Stinking River and its numerous branches, such as W Fork Stinking River and N Fork Stinking River. This 2016 survey documents long-standing rural communities and crossroads that have persisted through generations, including Chalk Level, Natal, and Greenfield. Local heritage is anchored by sites like Vadens Mill and the Whitethorn Cem near Sonans, reflecting the agricultural and milling history of Pittsylvania County. The drainage patterns of Whitethorn Cr and Georges Cr illustrate the dissected nature of the Piedmont uplands, where roads like Scott Jacobs Memorial Dr and Ray Mill Rd follow the contours of the land between these small settlements.