1968 Map of Runnymede

About this map

The Blackwater River winds along the southwestern boundary of this coastal plain landscape, defining the border between Surry Co and Isle of Wight Co. The terrain is characterized by an intricate network of wetlands and drainage basins, including Cypress Pocosin Swamp and Pocosin Swamp, which have historically shaped the settlement patterns of the region. Local communities like Runnymede and Berrymans Corner are connected by rural routes that intersect at landmarks such as Delk Crossroads and California Crossroads. Numerous country churches, including Mt Moriah Ch and Oak Grove Ch, serve as focal points for the surrounding rural homesteads. The presence of Derrings Mill and an Old Railroad Grade reflects the area's historical reliance on timber and agriculture, while features like Hundreds Bridge over Willy Cox Mill Swamp indicate longstanding crossing points in this water-rich environment.