1951 Map of Penola
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1951 Map of Penola

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

The Mattaponi River meanders through the central Virginia landscape of Caroline County, its tight oxbows defining the local geography. Following the 1947 aerial surveys and 1949 field checks, this map illustrates a rural society organized around family-named intersections and crossroad communities such as Penola, Kidds Fork, and Doggetts Fork. The western edge is defined by the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac rail corridor, which provided a vital connection through the region.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1951
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 27 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.


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