1966 Map of Belmont

About this map

Lake Anna begins its reach into the southern portion of this landscape, reflecting the changing hydrology of the region as these waters submerged older valley terrain. Inland from the shoreline, a network of rural settlements like Belmont, Granite Springs, and Paytes anchors the landscape, connected by historic paths such as Rolling Road and Pamunkey Road. The map documents a dense spiritual and social infrastructure of the mid-20th century, noted by numerous local congregations including Craigs Ch, Fellowship Ch, and Belmont Chapel. The presence of a Tailings Pond near Porters hints at local mineral extraction activities, while a persistent Pipeline and various firebreaks cut through the wooded drainage basins of Robertson Run and Catharpin Run. This survey captures the transition of the Virginia countryside during the expansion of North Anna's water systems.