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2022 Map of Gressitt

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Gressitt
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The York River dominates this coastal landscape, serving as the focal point for colonial history and maritime activity. Tracing the river's path, the Captain John Smith National Historic Trail follows the northern shore near Purtan Bay, marking a route of profound significance to early American history. The shoreline is characterized by a complex network of wetlands and tidal inlets, including Woods Mill Swamp and the tidal reaches of the Poropotank River.

Scattered settlements like Capahosic and Allmondsville reflect a landscape rooted in the tidewater economy. Further inland, communities such as Gressitt, Plain View, and Pinetta are connected by a web of local roads, such as Old Woods Mill Rd and Hickory Fork Rd, which suggest long-standing patterns of land use and timber agriculture. The presence of Purtan Island and Barren Point highlights the shifting nature of this riverine environment.