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2019 Map of Penola

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Mattaponi River serves as the central geographic feature of this central Virginia landscape, surrounded by a network of low-lying wetlands including Tanyard Swamp and Union Swamp. The 2019 survey documents a rural settlement pattern defined by historical crossroads and small communities such as Shumansville, DeJarnette, and Penola. These locales are linked by a transit corridor anchored by the Richmond Tpke, reflecting the area’s long-term connection to regional commerce between Richmond and Fredericksburg.

Industrial and agricultural history is etched into the terrain through features like Reedy Mill and several milling ponds, including Campbells Millpond. For genealogists and local historians, the map identifies specific landmarks like Chenaults Shop and several burial grounds, including Rosehill Cem and Mount Vernon Cem. The road network retains many historical names like Old Stage Rd and School House Rd, pointing to the area's development before modern suburban expansion.