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2019 Map of Raynor

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Raynor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Blackwater River winds through this coastal plain landscape at the junction of Isle of Wight, Southampton, and Surry Counties. Defined by an intricate network of wetlands, the area is characterized by slow-moving water bodies like Rattlesnake Swamp, Terrapin Swamp, and Pouches Swamp. These natural drainage patterns historically dictated the placement of small rural junctions and family settlements that persevere today.

Small communities and crossroads such as Sycamore Crossroads, Raynor, and Stotts Crossroads are connected by a web of local roads, including Peanut Dr, which hints at the regional agricultural heritage. Notable landmarks like Proctors Bridge and Broadwater Bridge cross the river, while the Mill Swamp Cem provides a focal point for local genealogical research. In the south, the terrain includes Pope Island and the small settlement of Whitley, showing the persistent rural character of this Tidewater region.