1979 Map of Boyd Tavern

About this map

Lake Monticello dominates the central landscape of this 1979 orthophotoquad, showcasing the intensive residential development surrounding its complex, branching shoreline. The imagery, captured by the U.S. Geological Survey in cooperation with the Soil Conservation Service, reveals a stark contrast between the planned density of the lakeside community and the surrounding rural topography. The Rivanna River snakes across the terrain, joined by Mechunk Creek in a region historically characterized by dispersed settlements such as Boyd Tavern and Nahor. South of the primary lake, the Fluvanna Ruritan Lake appears within a more traditional woodland setting. This survey provides a precise visual record of the Fluvanna County landscape during a period of significant residential expansion, highlighting how the artificial lake reshaped local settlement patterns and land use.