1994 Map of Beach

About this map

Chesterfield and the settlement of Beach anchor this mid-1990s survey of southern Virginia, where the landscape transitions from the dense timber of Pocahontas State Forest to the reservoir waters of the south. The sprawling acreage of Pocahontas State Park dominates the northern section, while the southern boundary is defined by the course of the Appomattox River and the significant expanse of Lake Chesdin. Local history is preserved in several small burial grounds, including Witson Cem, Dahl Cem, and Traylor Cem, which are scattered among the drainages of Second Branch and Rita Branch. The map records a rural network of water-managed features like Cimslick Millpond and Gills Pond, illustrating how local hydrology has been harnessed for recreation and utility in the decades following the mid-century.