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1966 Map of Providence Forge

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Providence Forge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Chickahominy River winds across this Tidewater landscape, forming the boundary between New Kent Co and Charles City Co. At its center lies Providence Forge, a transit hub where the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad corridor parallels the river's path. The map reveals a dense network of rural churches and family-named landmarks, including Emmaus Ch and Adkins Store, reflecting the social fabric of the mid-20th century.

Upstream, the development of Woodhaven Shores around Lake Kent signals a shift toward residential planning amidst traditional timberlands like Jerdones Big Woods. Navigational points such as Holly Landing and Oldhouse Landing dot the riverbanks, marking the enduring relationship between the community and the water. This 1966 field-checked survey includes 1974 photo-revisions, capturing the subtle evolution of crossroads like Roaches Corner and Sandybottom before modern expansion.