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2019 Map of Arvonia

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The James River serves as the central artery for this section of the Piedmont, separating Fluvanna and Buckingham counties. The community of Bremo Bluff stands prominently on the northern bank, connected to New Canton by the John H Cocke Memorial Bridge. This area is defined by a series of long-standing family settlements and rural crossings, with the historic slate-producing region near Arvonia and LeSueur south of the river. The map identifies numerous family burial grounds, including Bettie Cem, Proffitt Cem, and Oak Hill Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research.

Industrial and natural water features are scattered throughout the landscape, from the New Ash Pond near the river to more remote reaches like Lake Tahoe and Melver Lake. The undulating terrain is carved by a dense network of creeks, such as Bear Garden Cr and Randolph Cr, reflecting the traditional agricultural and resource-based economy of central Virginia. Small hamlets like Penlan and Gilliamsville anchor the southern reaches of the quadrangle, connected by winding rural routes such as Bridgeport Rd and C G Woodson Rd.