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1951 Map of Jarratt

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Jarratt
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Stony Creek and the southern Virginia lowlands are defined by an intricate network of wetlands and river crossings in this mid-century topographic record. The Nottoway River meanders through the center of the sheet, surrounded by extensive swamp systems like Cabin Point Swamp and Hunting Quarter Swamp. Transportation corridors are critical to the region's layout, with the Atlantic Coast Line and Virginian railroads intersecting at Jarratt. The presence of several family and community landmarks, such as Winfields Mill, Howells Mill, and the Peagram Cem, indicates a deeply rooted rural society.

Local civic life is anchored by numerous small schoolhouses and churches, including the St Johns Sch and Sappony Ch. The map also captures the early footprint of the Blue Star Highway and the Coast Line road, showing the transition toward modern transit alongside traditional river crossings like Smith Bridge and Green Church Bridge. Historical sites like Fort Nottoway provide a sense of the area's long-standing strategic importance in the coastal plain.