1969 Map of Mineral

About this map

The town of Mineral and the county seat of Louisa anchor this late 1960s survey of Louisa County. The northern landscape is defined by the nascent presence of Lake Anna, where purple revision shading indicates the inundation of the North Anna River valley. This era captures the transition of the local economy from its namesake mineral extraction, evidenced by various Mines and a Quarry, to a region shaped by modern infrastructure. Rural life is centered around community hubs like Bibbs Store, Dickinson Store, and Wares Crossroads. The transportation network is dominated by the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad running through the south, while an Old Railroad Grade near Contrary Creek offers a clue to earlier industrial paths. Local genealogy is well-represented through numerous country churches, including Mt Pleasant Ch and Thessalonian Ch, along with the County High Sch located just west of Mineral.