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1963 Map of Beach

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Pocahontas State Park and the surrounding Pocahontas State Forest dominate this mid-century landscape in Virginia, revealing a dense network of creeks and branches feeding into the Lake Chesdin Appomattox River. The map captures the area during a period of transition, with established communities like Beach and the Chesterfield county seat anchored by long-standing rural institutions.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of family-named landmarks and religious centers, such as Mt Gilead Ch, Union Branch Ch, and several associated burial grounds including Wilson Cem and Traylor Cem. The southern portion of the sheet highlights the watery border between Chesterfield and Dinwiddie counties, while inland features like Crosstick Millpond and Lake Margaret suggest the historical importance of local water management for industry and recreation.