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2010 Map of Virgilina

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Virgilina
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Virgilina sits at the heart of this landscape where the Virginia and North Carolina border regions meet, serving as a focal point for a network of country roads and timbered drainages. Small rural settlements like Christie, Shady Grove, and Red Bank are scattered throughout the territory, connected by namesake routes such as Shady Grove Church Rd and N Fork Church Rd. The terrain is deeply etched by a complex hydrographic system including Bluewing Creek, Little Bluewing Creek, and the Hyco River.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family and community burial grounds, such as Ragland Cemetery, Rogers Cemetery, and Shepherd Cemetery. To the southwest, the waters of the Mayo Reservoir begin to take shape near Mayo Creek, illustrating the intersection of natural watercourses and modern infrastructure in the early 21st century. The map provides a detailed look at the rural homesteads and agricultural tracts that define this cross-border community.