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2016 Map of Arvonia

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Arvonia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Bremo Bluff and New Canton anchor the landscape where the James River separates Fluvanna and Buckingham counties. The river corridor is defined by significant landmarks such as the John H Cocke Memorial Bridge and islands like Big Island and Cleveland Island. Inland, the area is rich with family-named locations and small settlements including Arvonia, LeSueur, and Penlan, which were historically tied to the local slate quarrying industry.

Genealogists will find a wealth of burial sites scattered across the Piedmont terrain, from the Trinity Presbyterian Church Cem to more secluded spots like Bettie Cem, Bowler Cem, and O'Brien Cem. The road network, including Arvon Rd and Cartersville Rd, connects these rural communities with local spiritual centers like Grace Ch and the Trinity Presbyterian Church. Water features like Slate River and Lake Tahoe highlight the diverse topography of this central Virginia region.