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1973 Map of Lake Anna East

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Lake Anna East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Lake Anna dominates the southwestern portion of this topographic record, reflecting the transformative landscape of the 1970s as the reservoir flooded the North Anna River valley. The map documents the rural crossroads and small community nodes that define this portion of central Virginia, including Lewiston, Partlow, and Chewnings Corner. These settlements are anchored by a network of local institutions like Livingston Sch and historic spiritual centers such as Wallers Ch and New Hope Ch.

Infrastructure like Smiths Mill Bridge and Davenport Bridge provides insight into local transit patterns across the Northeast Creek and Mat River drainages. The appearance of a Lookout Tower and Radio Tower near the lake suggests the modern utility and oversight typical of this era's development. For the researcher, the map preserves the exact locations of numerous unnamed family cemeteries and rural landmarks like Duerson Store, capturing a snapshot of the region just as recreational and power-generation interests began to reshape the traditional landscape.