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2019 Map of Spring Garden

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Spring Garden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Spring Garden and the surrounding rural landscapes of Pittsylvania County are defined by the meandering path of the Banister River and its numerous tributaries. The terrain rises sharply at White Oak Mtn, which overlooks the White Oak Mountain Lake. This area maintains a distinct settlement pattern of small communities and historical nodes such as Sheva, Cedar Hill, and Shockoe.

Transport and industry leave clear marks on the land, from the localized development at Transco Village to the site of Motleys Mill along the riverbanks. For those tracing local families, the Atkinson Cem sits east of Shockoe Cr, while a network of named country roads like Halifax Rd and Sheva Rd connect these scattered hamlets. The map also captures the complex drainage system of the region, including Sweden Fork, Johns Run, and Cherrystone Cr, illustrating the relationship between the rolling Virginia topography and its watercourses.