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1946 Map of Petersburg

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Petersburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1946
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1946

About this map

Petersburg stands as a pivotal rail and river junction immediately following World War II, situated where the Appomattox River meets a dense network of major railroads including the Norfolk and Western, the Atlantic Coast Line, and the Seaboard Air Line. This detailed survey highlights the city's complex landscape, from the industrial and residential corridors of Colonial Heights and Ettrick to the significant institutional footprints of Virginia State College and Central State Hospital.

The surrounding countryside is defined by its deep historical and military ties, preserved within the Petersburg National Military Park and the active Camp Lee Military Reservation. Rural life in the 1940s centers around numerous country churches like Providence Church and Garys Church, alongside small settlements such as New Bohemia and Templeton. Waterways like Hatcher Run and Blackwater River are punctuated by local landmarks like Lees Mill Pond and Isaac Walton Pond, illustrating the hydraulic and agricultural character of the Tidewater region.