1965 Map of Charles City

About this map

James River plantations and historic Tidewater settlements dominate this mid-century survey of the Virginia Peninsula. The landscape is defined by the deep reach of the river and its many winding tributaries, including Kittewan Creek, Mapsico Creek, and Tyler Creek. On the southern bank, the prominent bend of the Three Mile Reach passes the legendary grounds of Flowerdew Hundred and Upper Brandon, while the northern shore features Sherwood Forest and the landing at Willcox Wharf. The transition from riverine commerce to an inland agricultural economy is evident in the cluster of small communities and crossroads like Ruthville, Charles City, and New Hope. Significant landmarks from different eras of Virginia history appear side-by-side, from the site of Fort Powhatan overlooking the water to the conserved lands of the Kittewan State Wildlife Refuge.