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2011 Map of Vernon Hill

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Banister River meanders across this rural landscape, defining the northern geography where Meadville and Rosa sit. This portion of Halifax County is characterized by a dense network of local roads and trails, such as Ed Mason Ln and Parsonage Rd, connecting small rural settlements and family estates. The map documents numerous named locations that speak to the area's social history, including Chaneys Store and landmarks like Sign Rock and High Rock.

Genealogists can find several key burial sites and small communities, including Asbury Cemetery near Plato and New Bethel Cemetery in the southern reaches. Numerous creek systems, including Sandy Creek, Polecat Creek, and Bye Creek, weave between the communities of Vernon Hill and Rodden. The prevalence of named trails like Coleman Trl and Easley Hill Trl suggests a landscape where old thoroughfares remain central to the modern road network.