1966 Map of Powhatan

About this map

Powhatan stands as the central hub of this mid-1960s landscape, positioned amidst a network of small settlements like Macon, Stegers, and Provost. The northern boundary is defined by the James River, where institutions like the St Emma Military Academy and St Francis de Sales Sch were established on the bluffs overlooking the water. Much of the western portion of the quadrangle is dedicated to the Powhatan State Wildlife Management Area, featuring the Powhatan Lakes and a complex drainage system including Salmon Creek and Sallee Creek. Educational and civic life is well-documented through labels for the Pocahontas High Sch, Huguenot Academy, and various rural landmarks such as the Lookout Tower and a local Airstrip. The map effectively preserves the mid-century layout of these Piedmont communities before modern development altered the rural character of the region.