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2010 Map of Roxbury

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Roxbury
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The James River and the Chickahominy River define the hydraulic character of this Virginia landscape, where centuries of history intersect with modern development. At the southern edge, Granville and the high ground of Malvern Hill overlook the river flats near Shirley Millpond, preserving the geographic context of the Peninsula Campaign. The interior is a complex network of wetlands and small drainages, including White Oak Swamp and Possum Run, which have historically dictated settlement patterns and road placements like Charles City Rd.

Genealogists and local historians can find several significant burial sites, most notably the Glendale National Cemetery near the community of Glendale. Other localized landmarks such as Ednas Mill, Nances Shop, and Hughes Store mark the traditional nodes of commerce in Charles City County. The map also shows the transition into residential developments at Woodhaven Shores and the Five Lakes Subdivision, illustrating how the rural timber and mill lands have evolved in the 21st century.