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2016 Map of Pendleton

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Pendleton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Cuckoo and Yanceyville anchor this portion of Louisa County, where the landscape is defined by the winding course of the South Anna River. In this contemporary 2016 survey, the region maintains its rural character, centered around long-standing crossroads settlements and the significant waters of the Northeast Creek Reservoir. Local geography is intricately tied to the numerous tributaries feeding the river system, including Beaver Cr, Indian Cr, and Cattail Cr.

Genealogists and local historians will find value in the specific road names and landmarks that mark the territory, such as Cub Field and Woolfolks Pond. The presence of the Yanceyville Millpond suggests a historical reliance on water power that shaped early local industry. From the smaller community of Pendleton in the north to Apple Grove in the south, the map illustrates the persistence of these historic Virginia hamlets within a modern topographic framework.