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2010 Map of Margarettsville

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Margarettsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Meherrin River meanders through this borderland region between North Carolina and Virginia, defining a landscape of low-lying wetlands and scattered agricultural settlements. Small communities like Margarettsville and Hugo are connected by a network of rural roads, while the northern reach of the map is punctuated by the Southampton Speedway. The area's drainage pattern is heavily influenced by numerous water bodies, including Flat Swamp, Buckhorn Swamp, and Rogers Swamp, which illustrate the hydraulic character of the coastal plain.

Transportation and commerce are anchored by the town of Branchville and crossings such as Haleys Bridge and Branchs Bridge. Local history is visible in the placement of named crossroads and landmarks like White Head Hall and Bishop Dam, offering a clear view of the rural infrastructure at the start of the 21st century. The map effectively captures the transition from the upland reaches of Little Texas down into the creek-fed lowlands of Cypress Creek and Fountains Creek.