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2010 Map of Omega

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Omega
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Dan River and Hyco River converge in this Southern Virginia landscape, defining a region where water and transport have long shaped the local economy. At the heart of the area, the settlement of Omega sits along a primary road corridor, while nearby Five Forks and Wolf Trap serve as key landmarks in the rural geography. The map reveals a transition between agricultural land and regional infrastructure, featuring the William M Tuck Airport and the South Boston Speedway near the western edge.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family and community burial sites, including Five Forks Cemetery, Ebenezer Cemetery, and White Oak Fork Cemetery. Water features dominate the terrain, from larger flows like the Banister River to smaller tributaries such as Hilly Creek and Grassy Creek. Significant crossing points and access areas, such as Terrys Bridge, Griffins Bridge, and Hyco Landing, pinpoint the historic connectivity of these river valleys.