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2022 Map of Prospect

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Prospect
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The settlement of Prospect serves as a central hub in this Virginia landscape, situated along the path of the High Bridge Trl. This corridor, along with nearby Elam, reflects the historic transportation patterns that shaped Prince Edward County. The terrain is defined by a dense network of watercourses, including the Appomattox River forming the northern boundary and numerous tributaries like Falling Cr and Vaughans Cr.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of several rural burial grounds, such as Olive Branch Cem, Sleepy Hollow Cem, and Prospect United Methodist Church Cem. The presence of Allens Mill and Hurtsville further illustrates the scattered residential and industrial points of the era. The land is characterized by numerous small ridges and valleys, with landmarks like Little Rock and Brisentine Pond punctuating the wooded countryside.