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1967 Map of Riverdale

USGS Topo · Published 1986

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The confluence of the Nottoway River and Blackwater River forms the Chowan River at the Virginia and North Carolina border, creating a landscape defined by tidewater wetlands and riverine commerce. This mid-century environment is characterized by numerous historic river access points such as Mill Creek Landing, Sandy Landing, and Cobbs Wharf, which reflect the region's long-standing reliance on waterways for transport. Higher ground west of the swampy basins supports small agrarian settlements and institutions like the Diamond Grove Ch Sch and Mt Olive Ch. The presence of the Seaboard railroad and the General Vaughan Bridge crossing the Nottoway illustrate the essential transportation corridors connecting South Quay and Riverdale to the broader regional economy during this era of rural transition.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1967
Date Published1986
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain