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2022 Map of Leesville

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Leesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Leesville and Browntown sit at the northern edge of this Piedmont landscape, where the Roanoke River carves a deep, winding path through the borderlands of Pittsylvania, Campbell, and Bedford counties. The terrain is defined by prominent elevations such as Stone Road Mtn, Bald Knob, and King George Mtn, which overlook a complex network of tributaries including Goose Creek, Terrapin Creek, and McDaniels Cr.

Evidence of the region's rural character and historical transit is visible in the scattered settlements of Brights and Coles Quarter, as well as the preserved location of Stone Road Cem. The transition from river bottom to ridge top is marked by old thoroughfares like Tolers Ferry Rd, pointing to the area's history as a river crossing point before modern infrastructure reshaped the valley. The map also traces the southern flow of the Pigg River, further highlighting the importance of the local watershed in dictating settlement patterns.