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1949 Map of Chuckatuck
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1949 Map of Chuckatuck

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

Chuckatuck serves as a central hub for this Tidewater landscape during the late 1940s, situated at the confluence of several major county roads including Crittenden Road and Chuckatuck Road. The area is defined by the winding course of the Nansemond River and its numerous creeks and coves, such as Wills Cove and Chuckatuck Cr. Significant for local historians, the map identifies numerous rural institutions like the Rosenwald School and St Johns Ch, reflecting the community structure of Isle of Wight Co and Nansemond Co at this time. Evidence of the region's transport and utility infrastructure is clear, with five different railroad lines—including the Southern and the Atlantic Coast Line—traversing the southern and eastern reaches, alongside more modern additions like the Underground Water Pipe Line and the Wlpm Radio Tower near Elephant Fork. Small crossroads like Wiles Corner and Sandy Bottom punctuate the landscape of swamps and timbered necks.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1949
Date Published1949
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.8 x 28.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain