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1953 Map of Surry

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Surry
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Jamestown National Historic Site and the Jamestown Monument (C) anchor the northern bank of the James River in this mid-century portrait of Tidewater Virginia. The landscape reflects centuries of colonial legacy, prominently featuring historic estates such as Four Mile Tree Plantation, Mount Pleasant, and the Smith Fort Plantation near the Warren House. These landings and plantations suggest a river-dependent economy that persisted long after the earliest settlements were established.

South of the river, the town of Surry serves as a local hub, connected to the northern shore by a ferry route arriving at Scotland. Inland, the map documents a network of rural community landmarks including Old Courthouse Corners, Lehmen Schools, and several country churches like Grace Union Ch. The intricate waterways of Grays Creek and Crouch Creek define the jagged shoreline, where numerous landings like Clarks Landing and Davis Landing provided essential water access for the surrounding timber and farm lands.