2016 Map of Purdy

About this map

The Nottoway River meanders along the boundary of Sussex Co and Greenville Co, defining a landscape of complex drainage basins and small rural communities. The settlement of Purdy serves as a central point in this southern Virginia territory, surrounded by a network of family and historic sites including Trisvan Cem and Saint Johns Cem. The terrain is characterized by extensive wetlands such as Otterdam Swamp and Moores Swamp, which have historically influenced road patterns and land use. Local transport is anchored by routes like Purdy Rd and Wyatts Mill Rd, connecting residents to Fields Crossroads and the Double Bridge crossing. The presence of Slagle's Lake and numerous creeks like Three Cr and Cattail Cr highlights the water-rich nature of the region, which has long supported timber and agricultural interests in this part of the Tidewater area.