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2016 Map of Long Island

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Roanoke River carves a deep valley through the Piedmont hills here, serving as the border where Pittsylvania and Campbell counties meet. At the center of this landscape, the settlement of Long Island sits near a cluster of river features including Goat Island and the Hale Islands. The terrain is defined by its numerous small drainages such as Seneca Creek, Straightstone Creek, and Buffalo Creek, which created a complex network of ridges that influenced early road placement and property lines.

Genealogists and local historians can trace rural heritage through sites like the Franklin Cem and small communities such as Marysville, Naruna, and Cedar Forest. The map also captures several names that hint at earlier infrastructure and transit, including Collins Ferry Rd, McIver Ferry Rd, and Covered Bridge Rd. Elevations rise significantly toward the north at Dry Mtn, overlooking the agricultural and wooded lands that characterize this part of Southern Virginia.