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2019 Map of Fine Creek Mills

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Fine Creek Mills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The James River carves the northern boundary of this Piedmont landscape, separating Lee in Goochland County from the historic communities of Powhatan County. The namesake village of Fine Creek Mills sits just south of the river, reflecting a settlement pattern deeply tied to the falls and power of Fine Creek. This area is characterized by its legacy of milling and rural crossroads, with small hamlets like Subletts and Red Lane serving as local anchors. Further south, the landscape opens toward Flat Rock, where the road network transitions toward the southern county line.

Local history and genealogy are preserved in several family and community burial grounds, including Saint Lukes Cem and Rocky Oak Cem. Water remains a central feature of the terrain, with Byers Millpond and Lake Shawnee illustrating the long-standing practice of damming local tributaries like Jones Creek and Mill Creek for industry and recreation. The presence of Sabot Island in the river and the sprawling residential pockets of Holly Hills show the evolving balance between traditional river-front land use and modern residential development.