2010 Map of Bacons Castle

About this map

The historic settlement of Bacons Castle and the surrounding Isle of Wight County landscape appear in this 2010 survey along the southern shore of the James River. This area is defined by its relationship with the water, featuring prominent coastal points like Mulberry Point and the wide expanse of Burwell Bay. Inland, the terrain is carved by numerous waterways including Lawnes Creek and the Pagan River, which supported early industrial sites such as Wrenns Millpond and the nearby Wrenns Dam. For genealogists, the map identifies several significant burial grounds, including Lower Surry Cemetery, Hickory Grove Memorial Cemetery, and Jones Cemetery. Local road networks like Bacons Castle TRL and Old Stage Hwy connect small communities such as Rushmere, Moonlight, and Genovar, reflecting the long-standing agricultural and maritime character of this Virginia coastal plain.