2022 Map of Mount Airy

About this map

The Banister River and Stinking River wind through this corner of Southern Virginia, defining a landscape etched by dendritic creek systems. Small rural settlements like Mount Airy and Riceville serve as local hubs for the surrounding farmsteads, connected by a network of secondary roads such as E Gretna Rd and Hickeys Rd. This 2022 survey captures the transition between Pittsylvania Co and Halifax Co, where the land begins to slope toward the broader river valleys. The topography is characterized by numerous named drainages including Straightstone Cr, Squirrel Cr, and Bird Cr, which have historically dictated the placement of homesteads and early transport routes like Buck Track Rd and Deer Track Farm Rd. Local historians can trace the persistence of these small communities, from Glenland in the north to Markham in the southwest, against the backdrop of the region's traditional agrarian character.