2016 Map of Sussex

About this map

The Nottoway River meanders through this portion of Sussex County, defining a landscape dominated by extensive wetlands such as Hunting Quarter Swamp and Mush Pond Swamp. Small settlements like West Hope, Booker, and Sussex are connected by a network of rural roads, including Courthouse Rd and Old Forty Rd. The map reveals the historical reliance on local water sources and industry, evidenced by Howells Mill and Hargraves Millpond. Genealogists will find several burial sites noted, including Bethel Cem, Reidville Cem, and New Hope Cem. The presence of Railroad Bed Rd suggests the path of former rail lines that once served the region's timber or agricultural trade. The terrain is characterized by numerous named branches and swamps, such as Black-Branch Swamp and Moores Swamp, which illustrate the complex drainage patterns feeding into the Nottoway basin.