
The Dan River flows prominently through the southern reaches of South Boston, serving as a central geographic anchor for this 2010 topographic record. Connectivity across this waterway is facilitated by the Tucker C Watkins Memorial Bridges and the Randolph Bridge, linking the core of town with southern areas like Riverdale. The landscape is a mix of established residential developments such as Woodlawn Park and Highland Hills, and more specialized landmarks including Loves Shop. Numerous small dams, such as McGaulin and Mays Dam and Williams Dam, indicate a history of local water management across the various creeks. Genealogists and historians will find a high density of burial sites documented here, including Oak Ridge Cemetery, Halifax Memorial Gardens, and the Dan River Cemetery.
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1952 · Milton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · South Boston
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Greensboro
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Greensboro
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Halifax
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Riceville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Milton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · South Boston
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1962 · Greensboro
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1966 · Greensboro
USGS Topo · 1:250,000