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1919 Map of New Kent

Name: 1919 Topographic Map of New Kent
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1919
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1919

About this map

The Mattaponi River and Pamunkey River define the tidewater landscape of this 1917–1918 survey, converging at West Point to form the York River. This area is characterized by intricate marshlands and meandering waterways, including Chamberlayne Marsh and Sweet Hall Marsh, which historically shaped the transportation and settlement patterns of King William and King and Queen counties. The presence of the Pamunkey Indian Reservation along the western riverbank provides a significant anchor for local history and cultural heritage.

Industrial and transit networks of the era are visible through the Southern Railway corridor and several historic river crossings such as Frazier Ferry and the Gresham Bridge. Local life centered around small communities like Lanesville, Stevensville, and Shanghai, supported by numerous country schools and churches, including Mattaponi Church and Colosse Church. These details illustrate a region deeply connected to its river-borne economy and rail access during the early twentieth century.