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2011 Map of Lake Drummond SE

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Lake Drummond SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Dismal Swamp Canal and its associated water management systems dominate this coastal landscape on the Virginia and North Carolina border. This 2011 survey reveals an intricate network of drainage features, including the South Martha Washington Ditch, Cross Canal, and the numbered ditches ranging from Number One Ditch to Number Four Ditch. These engineered waterways highlight a long history of efforts to navigate and drain the wetlands between the Northwest River and Joyce Creek.

Elevated terrain features like Smith Ridge and Culpeper Island provide topographical contrast to the surrounding swampy lowlands. Local transport is represented by the Lake Drummond Causeway and the Northwest Canal, which cut through the dense environment. Rural roads such as Ballahack Rd and Bunch Walnuts Rd connect the area, reflecting the persistence of these routes in a region defined by its challenging hydrology.