2022 Map of Java

About this map

Peytonsburg and the rural crossroads of Java define the landscape of eastern Pittsylvania County, situated just west of the border with Halifax County. The terrain is deeply incised by the drainage systems of Elkhorn Cr and Sandy Creek, which flow toward the Bannister River in the northwest. This network of waterways historically influenced the placement of early infrastructure, such as the site of Henry's Mill and the long-established County Line Baptist Church Cem near the county line. The map reveals a settlement pattern of small hamlets like Pickaway, Lucks, and Ebenezer, connected by a web of timber and farm roads. These routes, including Halifax Rd and Yeatts Store Rd, reflect the agricultural legacy of this tobacco-growing region in the Virginia Piedmont.