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1968 Map of Raynor

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Raynor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The Blackwater River winds through a dense network of wetlands at the junction of Isle of Wight and Southampton counties. This 1960s landscape is defined by its extensive swamp systems, including Timber Swamp, Rattlesnake Swamp, and Terrapin Swamp, which dictate the placement of local settlements and roads. Small rural hubs like Raynor and Sycamore Crossroads anchor the higher ground between the waterways.

Transport and industry in the region are represented by the Norfolk and Western railroad corridor in the southwest and several sandpits scattered near the riverbanks. The community's social fabric is visible through local landmarks such as Mill Swamp Ch and Pinegrove Tabernacle. This survey illustrates the intricate balance between agricultural clearings and the persistent, water-saturated terrain of the Virginia coastal plain, including the large landform known as Pope Island.