1967 Map of Riverdale

About this map

Chowan River and its major tributaries, the Nottoway River and Blackwater River, define this landscape along the border of Virginia and North Carolina in the mid-1960s. The confluence of these waterways created a network of landings and wharves essential for regional commerce, including Cobbs Wharf, Macks Wharf, and Gatlington Landing. The terrain is characterized by intricate waterways like Simms Gut and Round Gut, as well as broad stretches of land such as Maneys Neck and Reynoldson. Settlement patterns are concentrated around local crossroads and river points, with Riverdale and Riddicksville serving as local hubs. The presence of Diamond Grove Ch and Mt Olive Ch highlights the community structure in this agricultural and timber-producing region. Transportation is facilitated by the Seaboard Coast Line railroad and several bridges, notably the General Vaughan Bridge and Monroe Bridge.