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1956 Map of Waverly

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Waverly
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Norfolk and Western railroad corridor anchors this mid-century view of Sussex County, where the town of Waverly serves as a central hub for transportation and commerce. Established along the rail line, the community is flanked by the Waverly Airport and local landmarks like the Water Tank. The surrounding landscape is defined by an intricate network of wetlands and slow-moving water, including the Blackwater River, Otterdam Swamp, and Coppahaunk Swamp.

Smaller rural settlements and crossroads such as Gwaltney Corner, Carsley, and Spring Hill are connected by a web of light-duty roads that navigate between expansive swamps and agricultural clearings. Spiritual life in the area is represented by Zion Hill Ch and Jerusalem Ch, while the presence of several cemeteries and local water bodies like Averys Pond provide specific points of interest for genealogical research and historical mapping of family landholdings in the Virginia coastal plain.