1977 Map of Charlottesville West

Smaller settlements like Owensville and Millington appear as clusters of properties amidst a complex pattern of timbered ridges and cleared fields. The drainage patterns of Ivy Creek and Moores Creek dictate much of the local geography, providing a visual record of land use before the further intensification of the late 20th century. This unique photographic perspective allows for the direct observation of woodlots, pasture layouts, and early roadway alignments that are often simplified on traditional line maps.