1965 Map of Benns Church

About this map

Pagan River and Jones Creek define this Tidewater landscape at the mouth of the James River, where fishing settlements and agricultural crossroads have long shaped Isle of Wight County life. The area is anchored by the historic St Lukes Ch (Old Brick Ch) and its adjacent St Lukes Cem, providing a focal point for local genealogy and architectural history. Settlement patterns center on Smithfield and Battery Park, with smaller communities like Benns Church and Carrollton serving as inland junctions. The transition from tidal flats and marshes, such as Ballard Marsh, to the inland Green Swamp illustrates the varied coastal topography. This era also shows the U S Mil Res and the infrastructure connecting the peninsula, notably the James River Bridge and crossings like the Crittenden Bridge over Chuckatuck Creek.