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2011 Map of Martinsville East

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Smith River winds through the southern portion of this Virginia landscape, anchoring a region defined by industrial activity and residential expansion near Martinsville. To the south, the Martinsville Speedway serves as a major regional landmark, while the northern terrain is punctuated by a series of water management structures including Reservoir Number 2, Reservoir Number 3, and Reservoir Number 4, all part of the Leatherwood Creek drainage system.

Settlement patterns show distinct neighborhoods such as Hilltop, Chatmoss, and Laurel Park situated among the rolling hills. Local genealogy and history are preserved at sites like Barrow Cemetery and Wilson Cemetery, alongside the larger Roselawn Burial Park. The map also captures significant institutions including a University of Virginia campus and the Martinsville Post Office, reflecting the town's role as a regional hub for education and civic life during the early twenty-first century.