2013 Map of Riverdale

About this map

The confluence of the Nottoway River and Blackwater River forms the headwaters of the Chowan River in this coastal plain landscape along the Virginia and North Carolina border. This riverine network historically supported a bustling timber and agricultural economy, evidenced by numerous landings and wharves such as Cobbs Wharf, Macks Wharf, and Gatlington Landing. Small riverfront settlements like Riverdale, Riddicksville, and Wyanoke are connected by a web of local routes, including Smiths Ferry RD and S Quay RD. The presence of a Brickyard near Mill Neck indicates local industrial activity, while the General Vaughan Bridge serves as a critical crossing point over the Nottoway. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks like Georges Bend and Simms Gut, or locate small landings such as Cathole Landing and Milk Landing that were once vital for regional transport.