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2022 Map of Providence Forge

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Providence Forge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Chickahominy River winds across this Tidewater landscape, defining the border between New Kent County and Charles City County. The historic settlement of Providence Forge serves as a central hub, situated where the river's wetlands transition into the surrounding forests and fields. To the west, the community of Mountcastle and the residential area of Woodhaven Shores are situated near the headwaters of several coastal runs.

Genealogists and local historians will find several burial grounds noted, including Cedar Grove Cem, Union Cem, and Chapel Cem near the southern boundary. The terrain is marked by distinctive hydrological features such as Rumley Marsh and Big Swamp, alongside numerous named tributaries like Schiminoe Cr and Collins Run. The network of roads, including the Pocahontas Trl, follows the natural contours of the land, providing a detailed view of the rural and semi-rural development characteristic of this part of Virginia.