1973 Map of Lake Anna East

About this map

Lake Anna and its newly formed western shoreline dominate the landscape of this 1970s survey, following the reservoir's creation on the North Anna River. The map reveals a rural Virginia transition, where established rural communities like Partlow and Lewiston meet the rising waters. Old transportation routes are marked by the Smiths Mill Bridge and Davenport Bridge, crossing the river and its tributaries. Significant local history and genealogy interest is concentrated in the many rural religious and educational centers, including New Hope Ch, Wallers Ch, and Livingston Sch. The terrain is defined by a series of waterways such as Northeast Creek and Arnolds Creek that carve through the landscape, feeding the reservoir. Distinctive crossroads and community hubs like Penneys Crossroad, Duerson Store, and Chewnings Corner provide a look at the settlement patterns of central Virginia in this era.