2010 Map of Surry

About this map

Jamestown and its surrounding historic Tidewater landscape are documented here as they appeared in 2010. The geography is defined by the broad expanse of the James River, which separates the colonial heart of Jamestown Island from the rural reaches of Surry County. This era reflects the enduring connection between the two shores, maintained by the Jamestown-Scotland Wharf Ferry. On the southern bank, the settlement patterns around Surry and Scotland are marked by significant local landmarks such as Smith Fort and the Swanns Point Plantation Cemetery. The map captures a detailed hydrography of the region, from the winding Powhatan Creek to the deep tidal inlets of Grays Creek and Crouch Creek. Family and historic heritage is visible through sites like the Wier Neck Cemetery and Old Courthouse Corners, providing a modern view of one of America's earliest colonial corridors.