1965 Map of Gloucester

About this map

Gloucester serves as the central hub of this Tidewater landscape, where the colonial-era Ware Ch and modern additions like the Gloucester Airfield coexist within a network of creek-fed swamplands. The map records a rural community deeply tied to its landmarks, from the Lookout Tower near Ark to the historic Zion Poplars and Petsworth Ch. Small settlements such as Belroi, Sassafras, and Woods Crossroads are connected by winding roads that cross waterways like Beaverdam Swamp and Fox Mill Run. Revisions from 1973 aerial photography are clearly visible in purple, showing the expansion of local infrastructure, including a Trailer Park and new residential developments around Edgehill. The density of country churches, including Bethel Ch and Locust Grove Ch, along with schools like Walker Sch, provides a detailed record for genealogists researching the social fabric of Gloucester County in the mid-20th century.