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1977 Map of Lake Drummond

Name: 1977 Topographic Map of Lake Drummond
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Lake Drummond sits at the heart of this orthophotomap, a 1970s aerial perspective showing the complex water-management system within the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. The map reveals an intricate network of historical waterways including Jericho Ditch, Washington DITCH, and Feeder Ditch, which crisscross the swamp and reflect centuries of efforts to drain and navigate this distinctive landscape.

Along the eastern edge, the George Washington Highway serves as the primary corridor for settlements like Wallaceton, Arbuckle Landing, and Angle Siding. The transition from the dense, saturated terrain of the Great Dismal Swamp to the agricultural clearances near the highway is clearly visible. This survey also documents the state boundary where the refuge meets the Dismal Swamp State Park at the Virginia-North Carolina line.