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1974 Map of Providence Forge, 1977 Print
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1974 Map of Providence Forge

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Providence Forge serves as the central hub of this mid-1970s orthophotoquad, where the landscape is defined by the winding course of the Chickahominy River. Unlike traditional topographic maps, this aerial perspective reveals the raw texture of New Kent's timberlands, clearings, and floodplain swamps as they appeared in 1974. The river’s intricate meanders and oxbows dominate the lower half of the frame, illustrating the natural drainage patterns that have historically shaped local land use and boundary lines. The settlement at Providence Forge is clearly visible as a concentration of structures and cleared lots at a critical transition point in the terrain. This document, produced by the U.S. Geological Survey and the Virginia Division of Mineral Resources, offers a rare photographic record of rural Virginia before modern suburban expansion significantly altered the visual character of the region.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1974
Date Published1977
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.8 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain