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1945 Map of Raynor
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1945 Map of Raynor

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

Blackwater River snakes along the boundary between Surry, Southampton, and Isle of Wight counties, defining a landscape dominated by extensive wetland systems. The drainage network includes numerous named reaches such as Terrapin Swamp, Mill Swamp, and Rattlesnake Swamp, which separate clusters of small agricultural settlements and crossroads. The map documents the rural infrastructure of the mid-1940s, highlighting central community hubs like the Mill Swamp Ch and Cem and educational sites including McClelland Sch and Godwin Sch. Local transit at this time relied on a mix of established roads like Mcclelland Road and specialized routes such as the Racetrack RD. The southern portion of the quadrangle is anchored by the Norfolk and Western railroad corridor and the settlement of Tucker, while river crossings at Proctors Bridge and Broadwater Bridge provide critical links across the swampy bottomlands.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1945
Date Published1945
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions17.8 x 21.8 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