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2016 Map of Studley

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Studley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Richmond National Battlefield Park occupies a significant portion of this Virginia landscape, preserving the geography of the Civil War just north of Mechanicsville. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Pamunkey River and its major tributaries, including Totopotomoy Cr and Matadequin Cr, which have historically shaped the boundaries and agriculture of Hanover and King William counties. Notable landforms like Sutton Neck and Crump Neck are carved by the river's loops, while smaller water features like Hawes Millrace and Talleys Millpond indicate a long history of water-powered industry.

Local genealogy and settlement patterns are preserved through numerous community landmarks, such as Studley and Buckeye. Several established burial grounds, including Second Union Cem, Chestnut Grove Cem, and Elon Cem, are situated along historic routes like Williamsville Rd and Nelsons Bridge Rd. Smaller airstrips like Woods Farm Airstrip and newer developments such as Colonial Forest show the gradual evolution of this area from its agrarian and military roots.