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1952 Map of Drewrys Bluff, 1959 Print
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1952 Map of Drewrys Bluff

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The James River corridor south of Richmond reveals a landscape heavily shaped by military and transportation infrastructure in the early 1950s. The massive U S Military Reservation (Richmond Quatermaster Depot) dominates the central terrain near Drewrys Bluff, while the newly added Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike cuts through the area, signaling the post-war shift toward interstate commerce. Civil War history remains visible on the landscape through numerous preserved defensive works within the Richmond National Battlefield Park, including Fort Beauregard and White Battery. Local life is anchored by community landmarks such as the Warwick Road Mission, Hickory Hill Sch, and the Summer Hill neighborhood. The presence of the Richmond Marine Terminal and the Parnell Airport highlights a diversifying regional economy that balanced heavy river traffic with emerging air and highway transit.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1959
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 27 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain