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2011 Map of Sussex

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Sussex
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Sussex and West Hope anchor this 2011 survey of the Virginia coastal plain, where the landscape is defined by the winding Nottoway River and a dense network of swamp systems. The map details a rural geography heavily influenced by water management and milling history, notably at Howells Mill and the Hargraves Millpond near Hargraves Dam. These features, along with names like Hunting Quarter Swamp and Beaver Pond Swamp, reflect the long-standing agricultural and timber-based economy of the region.

Local history and genealogy are well-represented through numerous burial sites, including Reidville Cemetery, Bethel Cemetery, and Hunting Quarter Cemetery. The road network, featuring routes such as Cabin Stick Rd and Old Forty Rd, connects small settlements like Booker and Lambs. The inclusion of Railroad Bed Rd points to former transportation corridors that once moved resources through these extensive wetlands.