1969 Map of Trenholm

About this map

Trenholm and the surrounding central Virginia landscape are defined by a complex network of tributaries feeding into the James River basin, dominated by the winding paths of Muddy Creek and Deep Creek. This 1960s survey, updated in the late 1970s, captures a rural Piedmont community anchored by small crossroads settlements like Smiths Crossroads and Ballsville. The map reveals a high concentration of local religious centers, including Little Zion Ch and Muddy Creek Ch, which served as the social fabric for scattered farmsteads. To the east, the Powhatan State Wildlife Management Area provides a substantial buffer of undeveloped land, punctuated by man-made water features such as Powhatan Lakes, Bullhead Pond, and Bass Pond. The topography is marked by modest rises like Davis Hill, while the Cumberland Co Powhatan Co line bisects the western reaches of the quadrangle.