2019 Map of Rice

About this map

Farmville and the nearby settlement of Rice anchor this landscape along the boundary of Cumberland and Prince Edward counties. The topography is defined by the winding course of the Appomattox River, which is famously spanned by the High Bridge landmark. This area, long shaped by its river systems, shows a complex network of tributaries including the Bush River, Sandy River, and Angola Creek. Small community centers like Stoddert and Raines Tavern are visible in the northern reaches, while the southern section is dotted with historic family and community landmarks. Genealogists will find several notable burial grounds, including the High Bridge Cemetery, Jamestown Cemetery, and Bethel Grove Cemetery, which provide clues to the region's long-standing rural settlement patterns. The land remains largely defined by its natural drainage, from Wilcks Pond in the north to Hines Pond in the south.