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1968 Map of Jamesville

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Jamesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

The tidal landscape of the Virginia Eastern Shore is deeply etched by the Chesapeake Bay and its complex network of winding waterways. This topographic and bathymetric record highlights the critical maritime interface of the late 1960s, where small settlements like Jamesville and Wardtown are linked by the water-borne commerce of Occohannock Creek. The abundance of landing sites, including Concord Wharf, Davis Wharf, and Stewarts Landing, suggests a coastline still heavily reliant on small-scale shipping and local harvesting.

Moving inland from the marshy fingers of Hys Lop Marsh and the many coves such as Killmon Cove, the map reveals the cultural anchors of the rural community. Long-standing local landmarks like St Marys Ch and Bethel Ch serve as focal points for the agricultural tracts on Craddock Neck and Scarborough Neck. The detailed bathymetric contours illustrate the shifting depths of the bay and its tributaries, vital for understanding the historical navigation of Nandua Creek and Nassawadox Creek.