2016 Map of Java

About this map

Java and the surrounding crossroads of southern Virginia are defined by a network of rural routes and creek valleys near the Pittsylvania and Halifax county line. The landscape is deeply etched by waterways like Elkhorn Cr, which feeds into Elkhorn Lake, and the meandering Banister River in the northwest. This 2016 survey captures the traditional settlement patterns of the region, where small communities like Peytonsburg, Lucks, and Ebenezer sit atop ridges between drainage basins. Local history and genealogy are anchored by landmarks such as the County Line Cem and the naming of historic points like Henrys Mill and Pickaway. The map provides a precise look at the modern road network, including Yeatts Store Rd and Chaneys Store Rd, which continue to connect these agricultural hamlets across the rolling terrain of the Virginia Piedmont.