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2019 Map of Midlothian

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Midlothian
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The James River serves as the primary boundary and geographical anchor for this part of central Virginia, separating Goochland and Powhatan counties as it flows past Sabot Island and Tuckahoe Island. The landscape is a complex mix of historic riverfront settlements and modern development, with communities like Manakin and Huguenot appearing alongside newer residential areas such as James River Estates. Significant genealogical sites are distributed across the quadrangle, including the Bethel Baptist Church Cem and Greenwood Memorial Gardens Cem.

South of the river, the terrain around Midlothian shows more intensive suburban growth, centered on the Midlothian Tpke. This area is marked by several man-made water bodies, including Lake Patrick Henry and Salisbury Lake. The map preserves the placement of local landmarks such as Shooters Hill and various small creeks like Michaux Cr and Falling Cr that define the local drainage patterns as they move toward the James.