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2013 Map of White Plains

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Meherrin River winds across this part of Brunswick County, defining a landscape of traditional crossroads and watercourses. Small community hubs such as Gholsonville and White Plains anchor the southern portion of the map, while Diamond Grove and Watkins Corner sit further north. These settlements are connected by a network of local roads like Robinson Ferry Rd and Dry Bread Rd, reflecting a long history of rural transit and commerce in the Virginia Piedmont.

Evidence of early local industry and infrastructure appears in names like Hicks Mill and Pennington Bridge, which spans the river. Numerous small tributaries, including Hicks Cr, Genito Cr, and Totaro Cr, create a dense drainage pattern that historically dictated the placement of farms and homesteads. This 2013 survey provides a clear view of how these established place-names and family-named landmarks like Bowers Corner persisted into the early 21st century.