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1969 Map of Dutch Gap

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Dutch Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Jones Neck and the serpentine bends of the James River dominate this landscape southeast of Richmond, where Civil War history and 20th-century aviation converge. The map documents the extensive riverfront acreage of Curles Neck Plantation and Curles Neck Mansion, alongside numerous tactical fortifications such as Fort Harrison, Fort Brady, and various lines of Breastworks preserved within the Richmond National Battlefield Park.

Modern development at the close of the 1960s is represented by the Richmond Municipal Airport (Byrd Field) and the Richmond Dragway, contrasting with the established rural character of Darbytown and Varina Grove. The detailed shoreline mapping shows significant industrial and maritime infrastructure, including Tilmans Wharf and the Jones Neck Cutoff, providing a clear view of how the river served both as a historical barrier and a modern transportation artery.