1965 Map of Westover

About this map

James River shorelines define this mid-1960s landscape, where the tidal flats and marshes of Tar Bay meet the historic plantation lands of Charles City and Prince George counties. The map documents a blend of colonial legacy and mid-century conservation, notably featuring the Presquille Nwr on Eppes Island and the Harrison Lake National Fish Hatchery. Along the river banks, established landmarks like Harrisons Landing and Westover sit across from the developing residential patterns at Beechwood Manor and the Jordan Point Country Club. Inland, the economy is marked by scattered agriculture, woodland, and local industry such as the Gravel Pits near Powell Creek. The presence of several historic houses of worship, including Merchant Hope Ch and Gillfield Ch, provides significant grounding for genealogists tracing family roots in this Tidewater region.