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1968 Map of Heathsville

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Heathsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Heathsville serves as the focal point of this coastal Virginia landscape, where the inland terrain is deeply incised by the Coan River and its various tributaries. The social fabric of the late 1960s is evidenced by numerous community crossroads like Sissons Corner, Middletons Corner, and Luttrels Corner, alongside landmarks such as St Stephens Ch and Northumberland High Sch. The map reveals a legacy of water-powered industry and drainage management, featuring multiple millponds such as Clark Millpond, Sydnors Millpond, and Downings Millpond.

Along the shores of the Potomac River, the geography transitions into prominent peninsulas including Bay Quarter Neck and Neuman Neck. Small-scale aviation and maritime activity are noted by the presence of a Landing Field, Landing Strip, and several landings like Rowes Landing and Forest Landing. These features, combined with the detailed bathymetry of the surrounding creeks and coves, illustrate a region defined by its intimate relationship with the Chesapeake bay watershed.