1967 Map of Diana Mills

About this map

The Slate River meanders through the heart of Buckingham County, joining a network of waterways that defined the 1960s rural landscape near Diana Mills. This interior Virginia region is marked by small crossroads settlements such as Well Water, Melita, and Sunny Side, which served the surrounding timber and agricultural lands. Along the northern edge, the James River corridor provides a sharp contrast with the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad line following the bank past Seven Islands and Big Island. Local community life is anchored by numerous country churches, including Mt Tabor Ch, Union Branch Ch, and Spreading Oak Ch. Significant riparian habitat is preserved within the Hardware River State Wildlife Management Area, where the Rockfish River and Hardware settlement meet the larger river system.