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1954 Map of Pleasant Ridge

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Pleasant Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Princess Anne serves as a focal point for this Tidewater landscape, where the Courthouse and local institutions anchor the community during the mid-20th century. The intricate network of the North Landing River and the Intracoastal Waterway dominates the geography, punctuated by small agricultural and residential nodes like Land of Promise, Pungo, and Pleasant Ridge. Educational and spiritual life are well-documented through rural landmarks such as Pleasant Ridge School, Creeds School, and Charity Ch.

The landscape reveals a mix of civil and military use, notably featuring the U S Naval Res (Fentress Landing Field) and the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal. This survey reflects the region's transition, showing the early expansion of Virginia Beach City over older rural patterns. The density of named churches and schools provides a clear view of the social infrastructure supporting the scattered settlements along West Neck Creek and the Pocaty River.