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1965 Map of West Point

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of West Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The confluence of the Mattaponi River and Pamunkey River at West Point dictates the landscape of this mid-1960s survey. As these two major tidal rivers merge to form the York River, the map reveals a dense network of marshes and shorelines, including the wide Eltham Marsh and Lee Marsh. The rail-and-water economy is evident through the Southern railway line and industrial infrastructure like the Sewage Disposal plant and various landings such as Ryefield Landing.

Beyond the industrial center at Port Richmond, the map documents established community anchors including Sunny Slope Cem, St Theresas Cem, and schools like King and Queen Sch. For those researching family history, the survey names smaller settlements such as Shanghai and Fork Shop, alongside local landmarks like the West Point Country Club and the Drive-in Theater, providing a detailed look at the infrastructure of Tidewater Virginia before modern development expanded.