1919 Map of Jarratt

About this map

The Nottoway River and its dense network of swamps, including Island Swamp and Cabin Point Swamp, dominate this Tidewater landscape at the end of the first World War. The region is characterized by a reliance on timber and agriculture, evidenced by Pedneans Stave Mill and the numerous family-named mills like Winfields Mill and Howells Mill. The rail corridor of the Virginian and Southern railroads serves as the primary artery for local commerce, connecting settlements like Jarratt and Stony Creek to broader markets. Genealogists can find a wealth of community centers, from the Russian Church to the Yalax School, alongside smaller rural stops like Owens Store and Tyus Store. The intricate mapping of small branches like Mortar Branch and Black Branch illustrates the water-heavy terrain that shaped the boundaries between Sussex, Greensville, and Dinwiddie counties.