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1965 Map of Benns Church

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Benns Church
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The St Lukes Ch (Old Brick Ch) stands as a focal point of this coastal Virginia landscape, situated near the crossroads of Benns Church. The terrain is defined by the intricate waterways of the Tidewater region, where the Pagan River and James River meet. This mid-1960s survey, with later revisions, shows a network of established settlements like Smithfield, Carrollton, and Battery Park connected by a series of crossings including Fulgham Bridge and Titus Bridge.

Industry and local history are marked by several sand and gravel operations, and a dense distribution of country churches such as Rising Star Ch, Campbell Chapel, and Oak Grove Ch. The eastern edge of the quadrangle is dominated by the James River Bridge and the marshy expanses of Ragged Island, illustrating the maritime character of Isle of Wight County and the city of Suffolk. The map provides clear evidence of the area's residential growth and its reliance on the river-and-road network of the late 20th century.