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1964 Map of Studley

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Studley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Studley and the rural stretches of Hanover County appear in detail in this 1960s survey, updated with revisions through the mid-1980s. The landscape is defined by the winding Pamunkey River and its major tributaries, including Totopotomoy Creek and Crump Creek. A dense network of country roads connects family-named landmarks and small settlements such as Rural Point, Pollard, and Newman. This region’s deep history is evidenced by numerous spiritual and civic centers, from Chestnut Grove Ch to Salem Ch, and institutional sites like the State Industrial School.

Tracing the Old RR Grade and the C&O line reveals the transition from early timber and agricultural transport to the suburban expansion seen near Pole Green. Distinctive landscape features like Sutton Neck and Crump Neck illustrate how the river’s oxbows shaped property lines and regional movement. Local industry is marked by numerous Gravel Pit operations, while educational sites like the Academy and Battlefield Park Sch serve the growing communities of the late twentieth century.