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1943 Map of Jamesville

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Jamesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Occohannock Creek and its many winding tributaries dominate this 1940s coastal survey of the Virginia Eastern Shore. The landscape is defined by the agricultural and maritime rhythms of Occohannock Neck, Scarborough Neck, and Craddock Neck, where the boundary between Accomack Co and Northampton Co cuts through the marshes. Small rural communities like Jamesville and Wardtown serve as inland hubs for the surrounding farmstead and fishing economies.

Maritime infrastructure is exceptionally well-documented here, showcasing a network of historical landings such as Concord Wharf, James Wharf, and Cedar View Wharf. These sites, along with a prominent Windmill near the mouth of Nassawadox Creek, reveal a period when the Chesapeake Bay served as the primary highway for commerce. Local life is further anchored by institutions like Mt Zion Church, Bethel Ch, and the Craddockville School.