1966 Map of Providence Forge

About this map

The Chickahominy River winds through the heart of the Virginia Tidewater, marking the historical boundary between New Kent and Charles City counties. This mid-century survey captures a landscape defined by its riverine geography and a series of rural crossroads, including Providence Forge and Adkins Store. The transportation corridor of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad cuts across the terrain, passing through the settlement at Mountcastle. Along the river's edge, old access points like Holly Landing, Oldhouse Landing, and Winns Landing reflect the area's long-standing connection to the water. The map is particularly rich for genealogical research, documenting numerous country congregations such as Mt Stirling Ch, Emmaus Ch, and Little Elam Ch, along with family-named landmarks like Jerdones Big Woods and the Minitree Hill upland.