2010 Map of Stony Creek

About this map

The town of Stony Creek serves as the focal point for this Tidewater Virginia landscape, where the namesake Stony Creek flows toward its confluence with the Nottoway River. The terrain is characterized by an intricate drainage system including Sappony Creek, Southwest Swamp, and Bolling Swamp, which historically dictated the placement of early settlements and roads. Local history is anchored by sites such as Winfields Mill and the southern riverside location of Fort Nottoway. Family genealogy is supported by the identification of Peagram Cemetery and Sappony Cemetery, alongside old road networks like Jones Branch Rd and Reed Rd. Significant water control features like Morgans Dam and Spiers Dam indicate the area's long-standing relationship with its water resources, while the presence of the Huske settlement further south highlights the rural distribution of the Sussex County population in this era.