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1950 Map of Old Church

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Old Church
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The Pamunkey River winds through this landscape, defining the boundary between King William and Hanover counties. The river's serpentine course is punctuated by key historical points of transit and commerce, including Wormley Landing, Carters Landing, and the Newcastle Bridge. This 1950 survey reveals a rural Virginia community organized around its spiritual and mercantile centers, such as Old Church, Appersons Store, and several early school sites like Enfield Sch and Manquin Sch.

Industry in the mid-century is represented by a series of water-powered sites including Clements Mill, Dabneys Mill, and Boshers Mill. The map also captures several fire trails, such as Fire Trail No 640, cutting through the lowlands near Judy Swamp. For researchers, the density of named country churches—from McKendree Ch to Bethlehem Ch—offers a clear view of the social fabric of these tidewater settlements.