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1924 Map of Martinsville

Name: 1924 Topographic Map of Martinsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1924
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1924

About this map

Martinsville serves as the central hub of this 1924 survey, which captures the industrial and agricultural landscape of Henry County just before the mid-century. The Smith River and its many tributaries, including Beaver Creek and Leatherwood Creek, dictate the placement of early textile and manufacturing centers like Fieldale and Bassett. This era is characterized by a dense network of small rural institutions, including the Dyers Store School and Horse Pasture Church, which anchored the surrounding farming communities.

Transportation is defined by the Danville and Western Road, with specialized stops such as Ballast Siding and commercial landmarks like Rangeley's Store illustrating the local economy. The presence of the Bough and Reilly Mill and the County Farm further highlights the self-sufficient nature of the region. As the survey moves south toward the North Carolina border, settlements like Ridgeway and Spray appear along the drainage of the Mayo River.