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2016 Map of Spring Garden

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Spring Garden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Banister River meanders across this portion of Pittsylvania County, shaping a landscape defined by small rural hubs and historical crossings. Settled pockets like Sheva, Spring Garden, and Shockoe are connected by a network of local roads such as Whitehorn Rd and Dodson Rd, tracing the high ground between numerous tributaries. The topography is dominated by the prominent rise of White Oak Mtn in the south, while Coles Hill and Cedar Hill provide elevation in the northern reaches.

Evidence of historical commerce and community infrastructure appears through labels like Motleys Mill and the Clark Bridge crossing. Local history is further grounded by the Atkinson Cem and specialized residential areas such as Transco Village. Water resources are abundant, ranging from smaller streams like Johns Run and Sweden Fork to the engineered White Oak Mountain Lake, reflecting the region's reliance on its diverse hydrography.