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2016 Map of Northeast Eden

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Northeast Eden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Eden city limits and the industrial corridor at Leaksville Junction define the southern portion of this border-crossing survey. Straddling the line between North Carolina and Virginia, the landscape transitions from the urbanized Central Area of Eden toward the rural uplands of Pittsylvania and Henry Counties. Waterways like the Dan River and Smith River provide the primary geographic structure, joined by numerous tributaries such as Cascade Creek and Mountain Run.

Genealogists can find significant local landmarks including Starling Cem and Blue Creek Cem, alongside established rural points like Starlings Crossroads and Sandy Level. The transition from rail-era industry to modern road networks is visible where the West Fork railroad line intersects with local routes like Glory Rd and Irisburg Rd. Historic river crossings are noted at the Morgan Ford Bridge, while the heights of Boyd Mtn and Stills Mtn overlook the rolling borderlands.