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1965 Map of Gressitt

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Gressitt
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

York River shorelines and the complex tidal estuaries of the Middle Peninsula define this mid-1960s survey. The landscape is marked by a historical reliance on water transport, evidenced by the numerous named landings such as Sycamore Landing, Croaker Landing, and Miller Landing that dot the riverbanks. The Poropotank River serves as a natural boundary between King and Queen and Gloucester counties, winding through expansive Tidal Flats and feeding into Poropotank Bay.

Smaller crossroads communities like Gressitt, Plain View, and Allmondsville are connected by a developing road network, while landmarks like Shacklefords Chapel and various cemeteries provide touchpoints for local genealogy. To the south, the Camp Peary Naval Reservation occupies a significant portion of the land near Taskinas Creek, illustrating the intersection of military presence and rural Virginia life during this era.