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1966 Map of Belmont

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Belmont
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Orange Co Spotsylvania Co boundary divides this landscape, where the rural character of central Virginia is marked by small settlements and numerous religious landmarks. The community of Belmont is anchored by Belmont Chapel, while other nearby spiritual centers like True Light Ch, Olivet Ch, and Mt Hermon Ch suggest a well-established social fabric in the mid-1960s. Local travel centered on historic routes such as Lawyers Road and the Pamunkey Rolling Road, which connected scattered hamlets like Porters, Paytes, and Richards Shop.

Drainage systems define the topography, with Plentiful Creek and Catharpin Run winding through the wooded terrain. Industrial activity is hinted at by a Tailings Pond located near Jones, contrasting with the predominantly agricultural and forested surroundings. From the high ground at Mastins Corner to the lowlands of Northeast Branch, the map provides a clear record of land use and family-named landmarks including Stubbs and Bells Crossroad.