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2010 Map of Benns Church

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Benns Church
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Smithfield and its surrounding riverine landscape are defined by the intricate branching of the Pagan River and Chuckatuck Creek as they feed into the James River. This Tidewater region is a complex network of marshes and points, where maritime access remains central to community life at Rescue Yacht Basin. The map captures a high level of residential detail in established and growing communities like Carrollton Estates, Rollingwood, and Sleepy Lake, alongside historical anchors such as Benns Church and Saint Lukes Cemetery.

Infrastructure like the Sidney Bertram Hazelwood Senior Bridge and Fulham Bridge provide critical links across the many inlets and swamps, including Champion Swamp. For those tracing local heritage, the map identifies several local post offices and family-centric landmarks near Hobson and Crittenden. The terrain is remarkably low-lying, illustrated by landforms such as Point of Marsh and the Ragged Island area, showing the persistent influence of the Atlantic tides on Virginia's coastal geography.