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2022 Map of Perkinsville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The James River forms the southern boundary of this Piedmont landscape, defining a region where rural crossroads and historical transportation corridors converge. The terrain is marked by a network of drainage systems like Beaverdam Cr and Genito Cr, which feed into the river valley. Prominent settlements such as Oilville and Perkinsville anchor the northern reaches, while the southern edge is dominated by the institutional grounds of the Virginia State Farm Pond Number One and Virginia State Farm Pond Number Three.

Tracing the historical lines of Three Chopt Rd and Broad Street Rd, the map reveals a pattern of modern development overlaying traditional family holdings. Genealogists may find interest in the Knibb Family Cem near Cardwell, while local historians can study the transition of the landscape from the riverbank at Thorncliff to the elevated ground of Bowles Knob. The presence of numerous small reservoirs, including Richmonds Pond and Carter and Harrell Lake, suggests a landscape managed for local agriculture and water resources.