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2016 Map of Toano

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Barhamsville and Toano anchor this Tidewater landscape where the historic road networks of New Kent and James City counties intersect. The topography is defined by an intricate system of lowlands and drainages, including Wahani Swamp, Richardson Swamp, and Bird Swamp, which feed into larger water bodies like the York River at Terrapin Point. The local economy and geography are further shaped by industrial and natural features such as the Taylor Pit and Richardson Millpond.

Smaller communities like Norge, Croaker, and Holly Forks are connected by a dense web of local thoroughfares, such as Polish Town Rd and Wahrani Ridge Rd. These names reflect the cultural layers and settlement patterns of this Virginia peninsula. From the expansive Diascund Reservoir in the west to the smaller Nice Lake near the southeastern boundary, the map provides a clear record of the area's hydrology and land use during the mid-2010s.