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1965 Map of Gressitt

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Gressitt
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The York River and its major tributary, the Poropotank River, define the landscape of this Tidewater Virginia survey. The network of historical river access points is prominent, with named sites such as Sycamore Landing, Croaker Landing, and Partridge Landing lining the banks. These landings reflect a centuries-old reliance on the waterways for transportation and commerce between Gloucester, King and Queen, and James City Counties. The transition from navigable channels to expansive tidal flats and marshes is captured in detail, particularly around Purtan Island and Morris Bay.

Inland, the settlement pattern centers on small communities like Allmondsville, Plain View, and Signpine. Along the western shore of the York River, the boundary of the Camp Peary Naval Reservation is clearly marked, indicating the military presence that shaped the area's mid-century development. Genealogists may find value in the precise location of Shacklefords Chapel and the small hamlets of Hockley, Adner, and Gressitt, which sit amidst the swampy lowlands of Woods Mill Swamp and Meadow Swamp.