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2019 Map of Benns Church

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Benns Church
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Smithfield and the surrounding reaches of Isle of Wight County define this coastal landscape where the Pagan River meets the James River Bridge corridor. This modern survey illustrates the complex intersection of historic Virginia hamlets and 21st-century development, spanning from Battery Park in the north to the borders of Suffolk in the south. The area is marked by its tidal geography, including the expansive Ragged Island wildlife area and the winding Chuckatuck Creek.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several significant burial grounds and crossroads, such as Saint Lukes Cem near Benns Church and the Christian Home Cem near Wills Corner. The mapping of small waterfront settlements like Rescue, Hobson, and Crittenden provides a clear view of the longstanding maritime communities that persist along the inlets of the Hampton Roads region. The Sidney Bertram Hazelwood Senior Bridge serves as a modern landmark connecting these historic shorelines.