2022 Map of Hewlett

About this map

Richmond National Battlefield Park preserves a critical portion of the Civil War landscape where the North Anna River and the Little River converge in rural Virginia. This modern survey illustrates the proximity of historical defense lines to the communities of Hewlett and Noel, which were vital rail stops along the route to Richmond. The northern reaches of the map are defined by the suburban development of Lake Caroline, while the southern half remains more characteristic of the region's agricultural and marshy origins, featuring landmarks like Pug Swamp and Coates Swamp. This area serves as a significant record for those tracing the intersection of 19th-century military history with modern residential growth near the Caroline and Hanover county line. The drainage of Polecat Cr and Stevens Mill Run further defines the low-lying hydrology that once dictated troop movements and early settlement placement in Golansville and Chilesburg.