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1919 Map of Surry

Name: 1919 Topographic Map of Surry
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

The James River corridor serves as the primary artery for this Tidewater landscape, with a busy Steamboat Route connecting river landings like Burdicks Wharf and Claremont Wharf. Across the water, the Jamestown National Historic Site and Colonial National Historical Park preserve the site of the first permanent English settlement, featuring Old Earthworks near Church Point.

Inland, the industrial character of the early twentieth century is defined by the Lumber R R and Surry Lumber Co R R networks, which converge at the rail hub of Dendron. This timber-driven economy is supported by rural settlements such as California Crossroads and Spring Grove. A high density of community landmarks, including the Salisbury School, Golden Hill Church, and Spratleys Mill, provides a detailed record of the social infrastructure of Surry County before modern redevelopment. The southern landscape is dominated by the sprawling wetlands of the Blackwater River and Cypress Swamp.