2016 Map of Valhalla

About this map

The Chowan River defines the western edge of this Chowan County coastal landscape, where the tidal water meets a network of swamps and low-lying agricultural land. The inland settlement of Valhalla serves as a central point for a region historically tied to the river and its tributaries, including Rockyhock Creek and the expansive Pollock Swamp. The geography is characterized by several millponds, such as Bennett Millpond and Dillard Millpond, which point to a history of water-powered industry in the rural Tidewater. A dense residential area along the riverfront features streets named for local and indigenous heritage, including Arrowhead Trl and Chowan Trl. Further inland, small crossroads communities like Rockyhock, Mavaton, and Cisco are connected by a network of rural routes such as Virginia Rd, while Lee's Airport and the Nixon Cem reflect the area's twentieth-century development and family history.