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1963 Map of Beach

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Pocahontas State Park and Pocahontas State Forest dominate this central Virginia landscape, which is defined by the winding course of the Appomattox River and the expansive Lake Appomattox. This mid-century survey illustrates a period of transition, where established rural communities like Beach and the county seat of Chesterfield are mapped alongside mid-century infrastructure like a prominent Pipeline and several small landing strips.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the numerous country churches and associated cemeteries that dot the countryside, including Mt Gilead Ch, Bees Chapel, and Union Branch Ch. The map also captures several water features central to the area's geography, such as the Coonstick Millpond and Lake Dale. The boundary between Chesterfield and Dinwiddie counties is clearly delineated along the river's path, providing a precise look at the jurisdictional lines of the 1960s and 70s.