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2016 Map of Fine Creek Mills

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Fine Creek Mills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The James River snakes along the border of Goochland and Powhatan counties, framing a landscape defined by historic river crossings and small crossroad settlements. Centered on Fine Creek Mills, the area is characterized by a high density of family and community burial grounds, including Subletts Cem, Watkins Cem, and Rocky Oak Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research in this part of Virginia. The topography reveals a network of small drainages like Mill Cr and Dutoy Cr that fed early industry at sites such as Byers Millpond.

Modern transportation and land use patterns appear alongside traditional landmarks. While the Huguenot Trl and Old River Trl trace long-established routes near the river, newer residential developments such as Holly Hills contrast with the agricultural character found near Flat Rock and Red Lane. The inclusion of Spring Valley Airport and several named water bodies like Lake Shawnee and Upper Byers Lake illustrates the region's 21st-century transition from a rural mill-centered economy to a residential and recreational landscape.