1950s Maps of James City County, Virginia

1. 1950 Map of Cobham Bay, 1953 Print

   

   1950 Cobham Bay

   1953 Print · USGS

   The James River waterfront is frozen in time at mid-century, showing the early boundaries of the Colonial National Historical Monument. Researchers can trace the rural landscape from Jamestown Island to the remote lighthouses at Homewood and Deepwater Shoals.

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4. 1950 Map of Yorktown, 1954 Print

   

   1950 Yorktown

   1954 Print · USGS

   The Virginia Peninsula at the midpoint of the century reveals a landscape where Revolutionary War history meets massive military expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of Yorktown alongside mid-century landmarks like the National Cem, Lee Mansion, and the Patrick Henry Airport.

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7. 1951 Map of Williamsburg

   

   1951 Williamsburg

   1951 Print · USGS

   Mid-century Williamsburg and York County reflect a landscape of deep colonial history overlaid by World War II-era military expansion. Researchers can trace the grounds of William and Mary College and the Governors Palace alongside major naval installations like Camp Peary and the Cheatham Annex.

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10. 1952 Map of Williamsburg, 1957 Print

    

    1952 Williamsburg

    1957 Print · USGS

    The Virginia Peninsula is captured here in the early fifties during a period of heavy military and institutional expansion. Researchers can trace the grounds of William and Mary College, find the Fort Magruder Ruins, and locate forgotten landings like Blaine Landing.

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13. 1952 Map of Brandon, 1957 Print

    

    1952 Brandon

    1957 Print · USGS

    Charles City County and the James River shoreline are captured here in the early fifties, showing a landscape of riverfront landings and historic tidewater tracts. Researchers can locate Liberty Cem, the rural church at Mt Zion Ch, and old industrial sites like the Brick Kilns.

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16. 1952 Map of Gressitt, 1957 Print

    

    1952 Gressitt

    1957 Print · USGS

    The Tidewater region of Virginia comes to life in the early fifties, documenting the river-centered life along the YORK RIVER. Researchers can trace family sites in Allmondsville, locate the old Prospect School, or find maritime history at Moodys Old Wharf and Red Bank Landing.

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19. 1952 Map of Norge, 1958 Print

    

    1952 Norge

    1958 Print · USGS

    The Virginia Peninsula comes alive in the early fifties, documenting a world of river landings and small crossroads communities. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Warren Mill, find the Brickbat School, or locate the Barretta Ferry crossing.

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22. 1953 Map of Toano

    

    1953 Toano

    1953 Print · USGS

    The rural Virginia Peninsula is captured here in the early fifties, where the rail-centered economy of James City and New Kent counties remains intact. Genealogists and historians can locate legacy landmarks like Hickory Neck Church, the Bock Cem, and the small siding at Diascund.

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25. 1953 Map of Gressitt

    

    1953 Gressitt

    1953 Print · USGS

    The York River and Poropotank River meet in this Tidewater survey from the early fifties, showing a landscape defined by water and woods. Genealogists and local historians can trace old family landing sites and vanished communities like Gressitt, Adner, and Capahosic.

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28. 1953 Map of Norge

    

    1953 Norge

    1953 Print · USGS

    James City County is shown in the early fifties as the rural landscape surrounding Norge and Lightfoot began to modernize. Researchers can trace historic river access at Shipyard Landing and locate old community hubs like Warren Mill or Jerusalem Church.

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31. 1953 Map of Walkers, 1957 Print

    

    1953 Walkers

    1957 Print · USGS

    Coastal Virginia life in the early fifties unfolds along the banks of the Chickahominy River and the local rail corridor. Genealogists and historians can trace riverside settlements and country churches, from the Lanexa schoolhouse to Tsena Commoko and Windsor Shades.

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34. 1953 Map of Surry, 1957 Print

    

    1953 Surry

    1957 Print · USGS

    The James River shoreline and the historic grounds of Jamestown appear here during the early 1950s. Genealogists and historians can trace old property lines and community centers from Four Mile Tree Plantation and Smith Fort Plantation to the Lehmen Schools.

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37. 1954 Map of Claremont, 1957 Print

    

    1954 Claremont

    1957 Print · USGS

    Surry County river life and crossroads farming define this mid-fifties landscape along the James River. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Claremont, locate the Spring Grove Sch, and find family sites like Debricks Cem.

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40. 1957 Map of Cobham Bay, 1960 Print

    

    1957 Cobham Bay

    1960 Print · USGS

    The James River coastline in the late fifties was a mix of historic preservation and active military defense. Trace the development of Hog Island State Waterfowl Refuge and locate old family sites like Travis Cem and Chippokes.

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43. 1957 Map of Yorktown, 1960 Print

    

    1957 Yorktown

    1960 Print · USGS

    The Virginia Peninsula is shown here during a period of significant military and suburban growth in the late fifties. Researchers can trace the layout of Fort Eustis, the historic streets of Yorktown, and local landmarks like Rising Sun Church or the Patrick Henry Airport.

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46. 1958 Map of Toano

    

    1958 Toano

    1958 Print · USGS

    The wooded lowlands and creek systems of James City County are shown here at mid-century, centered on the village of Toano. Researchers can trace the heritage of local congregations at Hickory Neck Church and St Johns Church, or locate family sites near Barhamsville.

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49. 1959 Map of Richmond

    

    1959 Richmond

    1959 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Virginia is captured here at its most vital rail and river junctions, from the capital city to the Chesapeake Bay. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of colonial settlements like Williamsburg and military landmarks including Fort Monroe and Camp Lee.

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