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1954 Map of Lake Drummond

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Lake Drummond
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Lake Drummond sits at the heart of this landscape, its nearly circular shore surrounded by the dense hydrology of the Dismal Swamp. The map illustrates a complex network of engineered waterways, including the Dismal Swamp Canal and its associated Intracoastal Waterway, which facilitated regional commerce and transport. Long, straight drainage features such as Jericho Ditch, Feeder Ditch, and Portsmouth Ditch radiate from the lake, defining the surveyor's grid across the marshy terrain.

Along the eastern edge, the George Washington Highway parallels the canal, connecting small landings and sidings like Wallaceton, Arbuckle Landing, and Angle Siding. To the south, the state line between Virginia and North Carolina crosses through South Mills, where the swamp transitions toward the settlements of Holly Grove and Newland. The presence of a Fire Tower and remote locations like Jacks Camp underscore the isolation and specialized land use within this unique interior wetland during the mid-20th century.