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1965 Map of Chuckatuck, 1990 Print
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1965 Map of Chuckatuck

USGS Topo · Published 1990

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The Nansemond River dominates this Tidewater landscape, serving as a historic conduit between local settlements and the Chesapeake. In the mid-1960s, the area reflects a transition from river-based landings like Trotman Wharf and Wilkerson Landing to more modern infrastructure, including the expansive US Naval Communication Station. The map captures the complex hydrology of the region, where the Western Branch feeds into the Lake Reservoir, and the Nansemond Nat Wildlife Refuge preserves the marshes of Shackley Island. Local life is anchored by established communities such as Chuckatuck, Driver, and Palmyra, with numerous country churches like St Johns Ch and Beech Grove Ch serving as focal points for rural genealogy research. The southeastern corner touches the edge of the Great Dismal Swamp, highlighting the unique boggy terrain that defined early Virginia boundary surveying.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1965
Date Published1990
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain