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2019 Map of Virgilina

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Virgilina
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Virgilina sits squarely on the border between Virginia and North Carolina, serving as a focal point for this rural landscape where Halifax and Person counties meet. The settlement pattern is defined by dispersed communities and family landmarks, including Hyco, Shady Grove, and Red Bank. A significant number of burial sites, such as North Fork Cem and Shepherd Cem, are scattered throughout the region, offering vital points of interest for genealogical research.

The terrain is carved by numerous watercourses, including the Hyco River and the extensive Mayo Reservoir in the southwest. Transport in the area relies on a network of named trails and roads like Motley Trl and Virgilina Rd that connect these agricultural and residential hubs. The convergence of multiple county and state boundaries—Halifax, Person, and Granville—highlights the complex jurisdictional history of this Piedmont borderland.