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1965 Map of Walkers

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Walkers
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Chickahominy River winds through this coastal plain landscape, defining the boundaries where New Kent, James City, and Charles City counties meet. By the mid-1960s, the construction of the Diascund Creek Reservoir had altered the local hydrology, creating a large catchment north of Lanexa. This period shows a transition in riverfront use, from traditional sites like Osborn Landing and Graves Landing to the development of Chickahominy Shores and dedicated camping areas near the water.

Transport is dominated by the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad corridor, which serves small inland settlements such as Walkers and Windsor Shades. Local heritage is anchored by several rural congregations, including Good Hope Ch, Ebenezer Ch, and Tsena Commoko Ch. Notable topographical features like Rock-A-Hock and the marshy expanses of Sunken Marsh highlight the tidal nature of the surrounding terrain.