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2013 Map of Whaleyville

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Whaleyville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Whaleyville stands at the heart of this agricultural and wetland landscape straddling the Virginia-North Carolina border. The area is defined by an intricate network of waterways, including the winding Dragon Swamp and Duke Swamp, which have long dictated the placement of roads and small communities. These wetlands are interspersed with crossroads settlements like Wiggins Crossroads and Somerton, where rural life is centered around local junctions and farm estates.

Evidence of the region's transportation history is visible in features such as Harrell Siding and Franklin Junction, pointing to a legacy of rail and logistics. Further south, Drum Hill and Willeyton represent the enduring small-town character of the coastal plain. Modern touches like the Umphlett Airstrip and Jiles Field Airport are nestled among the drainage basins of Mill Swamp and Goodman Swamp, showing how aviation and industry have integrated into the traditional tidewater landscape.