1953 Map of Charles City
USGS Topo · Published 1957About this map
Charles City serves as the focal point of this Tidewater landscape, where the James River forms a wide, sweeping bend known as the Threemile Reach. This 1950s survey documents a region defined by its long-standing plantation estates and river-oriented economy. Notable historical landmarks include Sherwood Forest Home of Pres Tyler and the site of Fort Powhatan on the southern bank. The river remains the primary geographic feature, characterized by numerous wharves like Buckland Wharf and Willcox Wharf that once served as vital transportation nodes.
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Editions of this 1953 Charles City Map
This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.
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