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1920 Map of Ivor

Name: 1920 Topographic Map of Ivor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1920
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1920

About this map

The Blackwater River snakes through the heart of this coastal plain landscape, defining the boundary between Southampton and Isle of Wight counties. This 1918-1919 survey reveals a region defined by extensive wetlands and an economy tied to its waterways and rail lines. Major transportation corridors include the Norfolk and Western and the Virginian railroads, which facilitated the growth of settlements like Ivor, Wakefield, and Zuni.

Social life in the early twentieth century centered on numerous country schools and houses of worship, such as Tucker Swamp Church and Crumplers School. The presence of several millponds, including Millfield Millpond and Whitefields Millpond, suggests the importance of water-powered industry. From the crossroads at Sycamore Crossroads to the bridge at Broadwater Bridge, the map provides a meticulous record of the road network and named swamps like Terrapin Swamp and Seacock Swamp that influenced local development.