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2013 Map of Purdy

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Purdy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Nottoway River winds through this rural landscape of Greensville County, defining the drainage patterns and historical settlement clusters of the early 21st century. The map highlights several notable residential and agricultural centers, including the Jackson-Field Episcopal Home and a series of family-named farms like Wes-Vue Farm and Millview Farm. Small communities and intersections such as Fields Crossroads, Purdy, and Cowie Corner anchor the road network, while named points like Lazottes Ford suggest long-standing river crossings.

Water plays a central role in the topography here, with the sprawling Otterdam Swamp and Harris Swamp covering significant portions of the eastern terrain. Landowners and genealogists can trace property vicinities through features like Willow Oaks, Oak Lawn, and Walnut Grove. The presence of Slagles Lake and the confluence of numerous creeks like Three Cr and Cattail Cr illustrate a well-watered, low-lying coastal plain environment.