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1965 Map of Charles City

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Charles City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Flower Dew Hundred and its deep history along the James River anchor this mid-1960s topographic survey of the Virginia Tidewater. The landscape is defined by the winding James River, where large historic estates like Sherwood Forest and Upper Brandon sit across from one another near the tidal flats of Three Mile Reach. The map provides an intricate view of the river's shoreline and landings, including Willcox Wharf and Olds Point, reflecting a period when water access remained central to these colonial-era settlements.

Inland, the community of Charles City and the crossroads at Ruthville show the rural development of the county, marked by landmarks such as Blanks Tavern and Parrish Hill Ch. The mapping of small cemeteries, such as Elam Cem and Mapsico Cem, alongside topographic details of Glebe Hill and numerous creek systems, makes this a vital resource for tracing the genealogy and land use of these historic riverfront plantations.