1970 Map of Boswells Tavern

About this map

Boswells Tavern serves as a historic focal point at the junction of several primary roads in this central Virginia landscape during the late twentieth century. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the South Anna River and the headwaters of numerous creeks like Lickinghole Creek and Camp Creek. This era of the map captures the rural community structure through a dense network of country churches, including Green Springs Ch, Free Union Ch, and St Johns Chapel, which often served as the anchor for local settlements. Further west, the CSX railroad corridor skirts the northern boundary near Meltons and Lindsay. The creation of Lake Gordonsville along the South Anna River and the smaller Izac Lake illustrate the development of water resources within the Albemarle and Louisa county borderlands.