1974 Map of Hallsboro

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Swift Creek Reservoir dominates this 1974 orthophotoquad, showing the intricate shoreline and surrounding wooded terrain of Chesterfield County during a period of significant regional transition. This photographic survey, produced by the U.S. Geological Survey in cooperation with the Virginia Division of Mineral Resources, provides a rare top-down visual record of the land before modern suburban expansion fully reshaped the area. The small settlement of Hallsboro is visible in the northwestern portion of the map, appearing as a cluster of structures amidst a patchwork of forest and clearings. The high-contrast imagery captures the exact footprint of early roads and rural properties, offering a precise grounding for researchers tracing the historical development of the Swift Creek watershed and the rural outskirts of Richmond.