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2016 Map of Keysville

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Keysville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Keysville serves as the primary hub of this Southside Virginia landscape, where the intersections of historic transport routes and local education define the community's modern layout. The Southside Virginia Community College - John H Daniel Campus stands as a prominent fixture just east of the town center, representing the area's role in regional education. The geography is characterized by a dense network of tributaries including the North Meherrin River, Gills Creek, and Turkey Egg Creek, which carve through the undulating terrain of Charlotte and Prince Edward counties.

Small settlements like Briery, Virso, and Simplicity are connected by a web of rural roads, including the historic Old 360. Genealogy researchers will find significant landmarks such as the Ash Camp Memorial Cemetery, Staples Cemetery, and Mount Ellis Cemetery. The presence of several bodies of water, such as Four Locusts Lake and Walkers Pond, illustrates the local reliance on the watershed for both recreation and agriculture.