1950s Maps of King and Queen County, Virginia

1. 1950 Map of West Point

   

   1950 West Point

   1950 Print · USGS

   Coastal Virginia at the turn of the decade centers on the confluence of the Mattaponi and Pamunkey. Researchers can trace family sites at Chelsea, locate historic burials at Sunny Slope Cem, and follow the SOUTHERN rail lines into the heart of West Point.

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4. 1951 Map of Sparta

   

   1951 Sparta

   1951 Print · USGS

   Coastal Virginia in the early fifties shows a landscape of river-bottom swamps and small farm settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Jerusalem Sch, Broaddus Mill Pond, and the rural crossroads of Sparta.

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7. 1951 Map of Beulahville

   

   1951 Beulahville

   1951 Print · USGS

   King William County in the early fifties shows a rural Tidewater landscape shaped by its winding creeks and small crossroads. Researchers can trace historic mill sites like Herring Creek Mill and local centers such as Pollards Corner and Beulahville.

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10. 1951 Map of Cauthornville

    

    1951 Cauthornville

    1951 Print · USGS

    Mid-century rural Virginia life is preserved here at the intersection of three counties just after the war. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local society through landmarks like Indian Neck Ch, Cauthornville, and the King and Queen Training Sch.

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13. 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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16. 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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19. 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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22. 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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25. 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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