1969 Map of Cartersville

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The James River meanders through the heart of the Virginia countryside in this mid-1970s revision, marking the border between Goochland, Cumberland, and Powhatan counties. The river's path is punctuated by significant landmasses like the expansive Elk Island and Bolling Island, which shaped the local hydrology and settlement patterns. Along the northern bank, the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad corridor tracks the river's edge, connecting small rural hubs like Pemberton and Elk Hill. On the opposite bank, the community of Cartersville serves as a local center, situated near the mouth of Willis River. The landscape is dotted with several traditional houses of worship, including St James Ch and New Hope Ch, which alongside numerous family or church cemeteries, provide a detailed view of the area's genealogical and social geography during this era.