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1965 Map of Shacklefords

USGS Topo · Published 1980

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Dragon Swamp and the Poropotank River define the intricate drainage patterns of this Tidewater landscape at the junction of King and Queen, Middlesex, and Gloucester counties. Settlement is concentrated along the higher ground between the swampy lowlands, marked by historic community centers such as Shacklefords and Cologne. The map reveals a deeply rooted social geography, anchored by numerous country churches including Poroporone Ch, Beulah Ch, and Exol Brook Ch, alongside the York Academy school site. Local industry and utility are visible through several scattered sandpits, a substation, and a Lookout Tower. The topography is a complex network of narrow ridges and wooded ravines, where smaller watercourses like Goulders Creek and Mill Creek feed into the larger river systems that once dominated the regional economy.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1965
Date Published1980
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 27 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain