2013 Map of Powellton

About this map

The Meherrin River anchors this landscape in Brunswick County, winding past several historically significant sites including Fort Christanna and the nearby Fort Hill. This 2013 survey illustrates the rural character of the region south of Lawrenceville, where small clusters of homes and family-named roads define the settlement pattern. Places like Powellton, Fitzhugh, and Old Fitzhugh are situated along a network of routes such as Western Mill Rd and Dry Bread Rd. The map also captures numerous tributaries like Starks Mill Br and Brandy Cr, suggesting the agricultural and mill history of the local drainage basins. Crossings like Gholson Bridge and Westward Bridge provide critical links across the river, connecting isolated communities like Greentown and Wyche to the larger county seat area.