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1894 Map of Petersburg

Name: 1894 Topographic Map of Petersburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

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Petersburg and its industrial outskirts dominate the northern edge of this survey, where the Appomattox River meets a complex web of transportation. Just southeast of the city, The Crater and the National Cemetery stand as significant landmarks of the American Civil War, surrounded by suburban developments like Blandford, Ettricks, and Pocahontas. Further south, the landscape shifts into rural Dinwiddie and Prince George counties, defined by sprawling swamp systems such as Blackwater Swamp and Rowanty Creek.

Industry and commerce are tied to the many watercourses, evidenced by numerous small enterprises including Crawford's Mill and Smiths Mill. The rural economy is further marked by local hubs like Youngblood's Store and Robinson's Store. Key transit corridors like the Atlantic Coast Line and the Norfolk & Western RR intersect the countryside, connecting small stops like Reams and Carson to the larger markets of Virginia.