2013 Map of Martinsville West

About this map

The Smith River winds through the heart of Henry County, anchoring a landscape of industrial hamlets and growing residential communities like Collinsville and Fieldale. This corridor, long shaped by manufacturing and textile production, is marked by the presence of a large Dye Plant and a Gravel Pit near the riverbanks. The mapping of Stanleytown and Bassett Forks to the north reflects the region's historical industrial clusters, where worker housing and local commerce developed around major mill sites. To the south, Dug Mountain rises above the valley, providing a natural backdrop to the rural settlement at Horse Pasture. Researchers will find significant local landmarks such as the Rosenwald Sch, a site of vital importance in the history of African American education in the South, and the Friendly Church, which serves the community of Grassy Creek. The transportation network is dominated by the primary highway corridors and the Norfolk Southern rail line, which together facilitated the flow of goods and workers throughout the twentieth century.