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1966 Map of Tunstall

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Tunstall
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Pamunkey River winds through this coastal plain landscape, defining the border between King William and New Kent counties and framing the Pamunkey Indian Reservation. This mid-1960s environment is characterized by extensive tidal marshlands and complex drainage systems like Polkwest Creek and Beus Swamp. The influence of the Southern railroad is evident at Tunstall Station, reflecting a period when rail and river access still shaped local commerce and connectivity.

Genealogists and local historians can find numerous family-named landmarks and old community centers, including Elsing Green, Poplar Grove, and the site of White House on the riverbank. The map documents several houses of worship, such as St Peters Ch and Rising Mt Zion Ch, alongside rural nodes like Tallysville and Quinton. From the river landings at Lacey Landing to the inland Watkins Sch, the layout reveals a quiet, dispersed settlement pattern rooted in the area's agricultural and colonial heritage.