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2022 Map of New Kent

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of New Kent
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Pamunkey River winds through the Tidewater landscape, defining the jagged boundary between New Kent and King William counties. This survey highlights the intricate network of tidal waterways and wetlands, including Courthouse Marsh, Lilly Point Marsh, and the broad expanse of Sweet Hall Marsh. These marshes are interspersed with significant riverine features like Chandlers Island and Chamberlayne Point, illustrating the shifting alluvial geography of the Virginia coastal plain.

Upland from the river, the historic settlement of New Kent centers on the New Kent County Courthouse, while smaller communities such as Lanesville and Cohoke dot the surrounding countryside. Local history is grounded in sites like Bethany Cem and Sweet Hall Cem, alongside early infrastructure like Cooks Millpond and several creek-side landings. The map traces modern transit corridors alongside older routes like the Powhatan Trl and Pocahontas Trl, reflecting centuries of movement through this region.