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1955 Map of Harris Grove

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Harris Grove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Colonial National Historical Park Yorktown Battlefield anchors the northwestern corner of this coastal survey, where the historic Moore House stands near the York River. The landscape is defined by the intricate peninsulas of Goodwin Neck, Crab Neck, and Fish Neck, separated by tidal inlets like Chisman Creek and Back Creek. These necks of land were centers of maritime and agricultural life in the mid-1950s, dotted with small communities and family-named landmarks.

Inland, the mapping reveals a transition toward utility and infrastructure with the Harwoods Mill Reservoir, its Filtration Plant, and several Sand Pit operations. The rural character of the era is evident in the numerous country sanctuaries, such as St Joan of Arc Ch, Zion Ch, and Emmaus Ch. From the docks at Rens Wharf to the crossroads at Hornsbyville, the map captures a period of Virginia coastal history before modern development consolidated these distinct settlements.