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2022 Map of Smithfield

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Smithfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The town of Smithfield and the nearby Isle of Wight government center anchor this modern survey of Virginia's Tidewater region. The landscape is defined by its complex hydrography, where the Pagan River gives way to a dense network of wetlands including Comet Swamp, Rattlesnake Swamp, and Champion Swamp. These water systems have historically shaped the settlement patterns of outlying hamlets like Comet, Magnet, and Foursquare.

Cultural landmarks are concentrated in the east, where the Paul D Camp Community College Smithfield Campus and Evergreen Cem stand near the river. To the southwest, the Isle of Wight County Courthouse sits adjacent to the Courthouse Millpond, marking the transition from the bustling town to the agricultural and swampy interior. The map illustrates how long-established rural roads, such as Foursquare Rd and Poor House Rd, continue to navigate the natural barriers formed by the region’s numerous creeks and ponds.