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2010 Map of Providence Forge

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Providence Forge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Chickahominy River winds across this central Virginia landscape, anchoring several small communities and historic landings. The settlement of Providence Forge occupies a central position near Old Forge Pond, where water management and regional roads like Boulevard converge. To the south and west, the map records a network of smaller locales including Sandybottom, Roaches Corner, and Adkins Store, reflecting the rural residential patterns of Charles City County in the early 21st century.

Genealogists will find significant detail in the distribution of family and community burial sites, such as Union Cemetery, Menoah Cemetery, and Cedar Grove Cemetery. The topography is defined by numerous watercourses and wetlands like Schiminoe Creek, Dockman Swamp, and Tonyham Swamp, which dictate the placement of landings such as Oldhouse Landing and Holly Landing. This survey provides a precise view of the interface between these natural marshlands and the evolving road network including Emmaus Church Rd and S Lott Cary Rd.