1918 Map of Toano

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The Chickahominy River snakes through the heart of the Virginia Peninsula in this 1917 survey, revealing a landscape defined by intricate tidal necks and islands. The Chesapeake and Ohio railroad corridor anchors the inland settlements of Toano, Norge, and Lanexa, while the surrounding countryside is dotted with community centers such as Hickory Neck Church and St John Church. The map provides an incredible view of early 20th-century transportation, showing river crossings like Barrets Ferry and several landings including Cypress Bank Landing and Shipyard Landing. To the north, the York River forms a wide boundary near Terrapin Point, while the southern reaches meet the James River at Trees Pt Wharf. Numerous rural schools, such as One Eye School and Brickbat School, indicate the dispersed nature of local education before the era of consolidated districts.