1952 Map of Brandon

About this map

Brandon sits prominently on the southern bank of the James River at the midpoint of this mid-century survey, surrounded by established landings and historical settlements in Charles City County. The landscape is defined by the heavy drainage patterns of Tomahund Creek and Morris Creek, which feed into the extensive marshes of the Chickahominy River to the east. Navigational aids like the Brandon Wharf Light and Ritchie Wharf Light reflect the ongoing maritime importance of the river corridor, while inland, the economy is marked by Clay Pits and Brick Kilns near Old Neck. Local social and community life is anchored by dispersed rural centers such as Binns Hall and Holderoft, each connected by a network of named roads including Binns Hall Road and Holderoft Road. Several houses of worship, including Mt Pleasant Ch, Mt Zion Ch, and Jerusalem Ch, appear alongside family-associated landmarks like Cherry Hall and The Row.