2010 Map of Petersburg

About this map

Petersburg and Colonial Heights are separated by the winding Appomattox River, where industrial and civil history converge. The map documents a landscape deeply shaped by its military past, centered on Battlefield Park and the site of The Crater. Local heritage is anchored by significant funerary sites, including the expansive Blandford Cemetery and Poplar Grove National Cemetery. These areas are balanced by mid-century residential growth in neighborhoods like Walnut Hill and Ettrick, which borders the Virginia State University campus. South of the city center, the terrain transitions into a network of wetlands and creek systems, notably Second Swamp and Blackwater Swamp, which define the natural boundaries of the region's expansion. The proximity of Collier Yard and multiple post offices across Battersea and Woodmere highlights the area's role as a logistical and residential hub.