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2019 Map of Charles City

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Charles City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Charles City County Courthouse serves as the focal point of this tidewater region, where the James River dictates the layout of historic estates and riverfront settlements. The landscape is defined by its deep connection to early Virginia history, featuring prominent riverside tracts such as Flowerdew Hundred and Sherwood Forest. This survey captures the rural character of the area, punctuated by small communities like Ruthville and New Hope that are connected by a network of local roads including Watermelon Fields Rd and The Glebe Ln.

Navigational landmarks along the river, such as Windmill Point and the strategic Fort Powhatan, highlight the waterway's role as a vital transportation artery. Extensive marshlands and creeks like Kittewan Cr and Mapsico Creek weave through the low-lying terrain, separating established plantations like Upper Brandon from the surrounding timber and agricultural lands. The map also documents local heritage through sites like Elam Cem and Mapsico Cem.