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1969 Map of Drewrys Bluff

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Drewrys Bluff
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The James River corridor south of Richmond reflects a landscape where Civil War history and mid-century industrialization intersect. This survey documents the extensive grounds of the U. S. Dept. of Defense Supply Center alongside residential developments like Bensley Village and Bellwood Manor. Preservation of the region's military legacy is evident through the Richmond National Battlefield Park, which encompasses several historic fortifications including Fort Darling and Fort Gilmer.

Logistics and infrastructure dominate the riverside, characterized by the Seaboard Coast Line railroad and the Richmond Petersburg Toll Road. The map also captures essential community institutions such as the McGuire Veterans Hospital and the Meadowbrook Country Club. These features highlight the transition of the Drewrys Bluff area from a strategic defensive position into a modern suburban and industrial hub in the late 1960s.