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2013 Map of Holland

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Holland and Carrsville anchor this rural landscape in southeastern Virginia, where the terrain is defined by a complex network of slow-moving waterways and swamp systems. The hydrology of the region is prominent, with Kingsale Swamp, Corrowaugh Swamp, and Chapel Swamp draining the low-lying timber and agricultural lands. These wetlands dictate the historical settlement patterns, forcing early roads and small communities to higher ground between the basins.

Local aviation is represented by the Brandywyne Farms Airport, situated near the crossroads of Elwood and Pineville. The map captures numerous small settlements and family-named intersections such as Maynards Crossroads, Ballards Crossroads, and Beales Corner, which often served as the social and economic hubs for the surrounding farmsteads. The road network, featuring routes like Ruritan Blvd, reflects the area's continued reliance on connecting these decentralized rural communities.