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1952 Map of Petersburg

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Petersburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The Appomattox River carves through this mid-century landscape, separating the industrial and commercial core of Petersburg from Colonial Heights and Ettrick. This era marks the introduction of the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike, a massive infrastructure project cutting through established neighborhoods and the grounds of Central State Hospital. The map reveals the intricate intersection of transportation and history, where the tracks of the Norfolk and Western and Atlantic Coast Line railroads converge near the city center.

Legacy of the Civil War is etched into the terrain south of the city, with the Petersburg National Military Park preserving numerous fortifications such as Fort Fisher and Fort Wheaton. Beyond the military works, the rural character of Dinwiddie County is visible through local institutions like Sharon Sch and the Smith Grove Ch. The presence of the Poplar Grove National Cem and the vast Blandford Cemetery highlights the deep genealogical significance of this region.