1953 Map of Charles City

About this map

Berkeley and Sherwood Forest anchor the southern reach of this survey, where the James River widens significantly at Threemile Reach. This landscape is defined by the historic riverfront plantations and the transition into the dense swamplands of the interior. North of the river, the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad corridor connects settlements like Providence Forge and Roxbury, while the central timberlands are dotted with community hubs such as Samaria Indian Sch and Binns Store. The map captures a high concentration of institutional history, from the National Cemetery near Glendale to the colonial legacy of Merchant Hope Ch. South of the river in Prince George County, the landing at Flowerdew Hundred and the ruins of Fort Powhatan illustrate the area's deep strategic and agricultural importance from the earliest days of settlement through the mid-20th century.