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2013 Map of Benns Church

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Benns Church
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Smithfield and the surrounding hamlets of Isle of Wight County are defined by their deep connection to the tidal waters of the James River and its intricate tributaries. This coastal landscape is etched with history, where the community of Benns Church serves as a central waypoint between the established riverfront at Battery Park and the developing residential corridors of Carrollton. The geography is remarkably fluid, characterized by an abundance of creeks like Cypress Cr and Brewers Cr, and distinctive landmarks such as Gatling Point and Ragged Island.

Industry and recreation converge at the water's edge, shown through the Rescue Yacht Basin, Browns Marina, and the Smithfield Station Marina. Inland, the map reveals the transition of the countryside, from the quiet crossroads of Muddy Cross and Wills Corner to the established neighborhoods of Sleepy Lake West and Longview Shores. The preservation of coastal marshes near Point of Marsh and Champion Swamp contrasts with the structured fairways of the Smithfield Downs Golf Course Pond, reflecting the mixed agricultural and maritime heritage of the region.