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2019 Map of New Kent

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of New Kent
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Pamunkey River winds through the heart of the Virginia Tidewater, creating a complex geography of islands and wetlands at the boundary of King William and New Kent counties. This landscape is defined by the expansive Cousiac Marsh and the Cohoke Marsh, which frame significant riverine features like West Island and Chandlers Island. The riparian network is shaped by numerous secondary waterways including Cumberland Thorofare and the tidal reaches of Cohoke Mill Creek, reflecting a coastal environment where land and water have been inextricably linked for generations.

Local administrative and social centers are anchored by the New Kent County Courthouse and the settlement of New Kent in the south, while Lanesville and Cohoke serve as points of continuity in the north. Significant local heritage is preserved at sites like Bethany Cem and Sweet Hall Cem. The presence of Cooks Millpond and several creek crossings indicates a long-standing reliance on local hydrography for milling and transport, while modern access is maintained through routes such as State Rte 623 and Cumberland Rd.