2013 Map of Howardsville

About this map

The James River snakes through the center of this Virginia landscape, defining the boundaries and settlement patterns of several riverside communities. At the northern confluence of the Rockfish River, Howardsville stands as a primary crossing point, connected by historical routes like the Howardsville Tpke and Lewiston Ford Rd. Further downstream, the river creates a series of prominent landforms including Dog Island, Sycamore Island, and Swift Island, which influenced the placement of Midway Mills and the local airstrip at Lotus International Airport.