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1945 Map of Lake Drummond

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Lake Drummond
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

The Dismal Swamp dominates this landscape, defined by a complex grid of 1940s drainage efforts and industrial access. Centered on Lake Drummond, the area is bisected by the Intracoastal Waterway and the Dismal Swamp Highway, providing a lifeline for timber and transport between Virginia and North Carolina. This survey shows the extensive network of artificial waterways like the Feeder Ditch, Five Mile Ditch, and Northwest Canal used to manage the wetland environment.

Industrial and rural settlements are concentrated along these arteries, including Camden Mills, Deep Creek, and the timber-focused Wallaceton. For genealogists, the map preserves the locations of local landmarks such as Bethel Ch, Cornland Sch, and family-named landings like Arbuckle Landing and Douglas Landing. The presence of the Lumber RR and numerous ditches underscores the era's reliance on swamp resources, while the Fire Tower near Angle Siding stands as a sentinel over the vast wooded interior.