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1984 Map of Petersburg

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Petersburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The James River and Appomattox River define the industrial and civic heart of this mid-1980s Virginia landscape, where the urban centers of Richmond, Petersburg, Hopewell, and Colonial Heights converge. The mapping reveals a region deeply tied to its military and commemorative heritage, anchored by the Fort Lee Military Reservation and the sprawling Fort Pickett Military Reservation in the southwest. Extensive preserved lands, such as Petersburg National Battlefield and the Glendale Nat Cem, underscore the area's significance in American history.

Beyond the urban hubs, the map traces the transition into the swampy lowlands of the Blackwater River and Nottoway River basins. Transportation networks are prominent, including major arteries like Interstate 95 and the rail corridors of the Seaboard System and Norfolk and Western. Smaller settlements such as Amelia Court House, Dinwiddie, and Prince George serve as rural anchors amidst a landscape of tidal creeks and reservoirs like Lake Chesdin.