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2019 Map of Martinsville West

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Martinsville West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Smith River winds through the heart of Henry County, anchoring a landscape where industrial centers and residential communities like Fieldale and Koehler developed along its banks. This 2019 survey captures the modern geography of Martinsville, showing the city's western expansion and the institutional importance of the New College Institute and the Henry County Courthouse. The map reveals a high density of named settlements along the river corridor, including Villa Heights, Collinsville, and Bassett Forks, each connected by a complex web of roads such as Virginia Ave and Kings Mountain Rd.

Beyond the urbanized areas, the terrain rises toward significant elevations like Chestnut Knob and Dug Mtn. Local heritage is preserved in the numerous cemeteries that dot the hillsides, such as Oakwood Cem, Peoples Cem, and Mount Olive Cem. The intersection of river-driven development and the Piedmont terrain is evident in the transition from the concentrated streets of Martinsville to the more dispersed communities of Rangeley and Horse Pasture.