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1983 Map of Achilles

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Achilles
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The tidal necks of the Virginia Peninsula define this 1980s landscape, where the Ware River, Severn River, and York River carve deep into the Gloucester County coastline. Settlement is concentrated along the higher ground of Robins Neck and Guinea Neck, connected by a network of local roads leading to community hubs like Achilles, Bena, and Glass. The maritime character of the era is evident in the numerous maritime landmarks, from the Roues Wharf on the Ware River to Severn Wharf and the riverside communities of Gloucester Point and Gloucester Banks.

Genealogists and local historians can find significant detail in the distribution of community institutions. Several houses of worship, including Shiloh Ch, First Morning Star Ch, and Bethlehem Ch, serve as central points for established neighborhoods. The map also records numerous burial sites such as St Pauls Cem and Oak Grove Cem, while the sprawling Guinea Marshes and Coleman Swamp illustrate the persistent natural boundaries of this Chesapeake Bay watershed.