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1946 Map of Bermuda Hundred

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Bermuda Hundred
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1946
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1946

About this map

James River and Appomattox River confluence zones dominate this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by industrial growth and centuries-old plantation history. The city of Hopewell and the established town of Chester contrast with the historic Bermuda Hundred settlement and Curles Neck Plantation. The complex hydrology of the river is evident at Dutch Gap Channel and the Old Channel surrounding Farrar Island, reflecting the engineering efforts to navigate these tidal waters.

Military history is preserved through a series of fortifications such as Fort Stevens and Fort Harrison, while the wartime expansion is seen in the footprint of Camp Lee. Transportation networks are heavily represented by the Atlantic Coast Line and Seaboard Air Line railroads, alongside the Richard E Byrd Airport. Community life is anchored by numerous rural institutions, including Woods Church, Varina Agricultural High School, and Sunset Park Cemetery.