2016 Map of Wightman

About this map

The Middle Meherrin River and South Meherrin River define the northern landscape of this rural region on the border of Lunenburg and Mecklenburg counties. Small crossroad settlements like Drapersville and Wightman anchor the central hills, where a network of local roads such as Old Cox Rd and Wightman Rd connect family farms and old homesteads. The topographic detail reveals a landscape deeply carved by tributaries including Buckhorn Cr and Kits Cr, which historically supported local industry at sites like Reekes Mill. Genealogists will find several family and church burial grounds throughout the area, including Mount Horeb Cem, Berea Cem, and Salem Cem. The presence of the Twin Towers Airport near Allen Cr illustrates how modern aviation infrastructure was integrated into this traditional Southside Virginia agricultural community.