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2013 Map of Smithfield

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Smithfield and its historic riverfront orientation along the Pagan River anchor this 2013 survey of Isle of Wight County. The landscape is defined by its intricate drainage network, where named wetlands such as Comet Swamp, Champion Swamp, and Rattlesnake Swamp separate distinct rural communities. Small, long-standing settlements like Magnet, Foursquare, and Central Hill are connected by a web of traditional roads, including Foursquare Rd and Courthouse Hwy.

The presence of Courthouse Millpond and several factory-related water bodies, such as Scotts Factory Pond, points to the area's agricultural and early industrial legacy. These features, along with local landmarks like Bethel Church, illustrate a rural Virginia landscape where historical hamlets have maintained their identity despite the modernization of the Route 10 Bypass. The map offers a detailed view of the transition from the concentrated streets of the Smithfield town center to the surrounding crossroads and farmsteads.