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2022 Map of Toano

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Toano
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The boundary between New Kent and James City counties bisects this landscape of the Virginia Peninsula, where the colonial era's reliance on river access has shifted to modern highway transit. Settlements like Toano and Norge are connected by Richmond Road and Old Route 60 West, tracing the high ground away from the dense wetlands of Bird Swamp and Wahrani Swamp.

Industry and geography meet at Taylor Pit, while the northern reaches of the map terminate at the wide York River near Terrapin Point. Local genealogy is anchored in traditional communities such as Barhamsville and Croaker, alongside smaller hubs like Holly Forks and Diascund. The topography is defined by the intricate drainage systems of Mill Creek and Ware Creek, which flow through heavily wooded bottoms, reflecting the enduring rural character of this corridor between Richmond and Williamsburg.