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1965 Map of Westover

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Westover
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The James River serves as the central artery for this Virginia landscape, separating Charles City County to the north from Prince George County to the south. Historically significant plantation sites and landings like Westover and Berkeley line the northern banks, while across the water, the terrain is shaped by the wide expanse of Tar Bay and its network of feeding creeks. The presence of Merchant Hope Ch in the south and Gillfield Ch to the north suggests deep-rooted rural communities.

Industry and conservation efforts are evident in the mid-1960s landscape, featuring the Harrison Lake National Fish Hatchery and the Presquile NWR on the western edge. Small settlements such as Barnetts, Wayside, and Garysville dot the higher ground, connected by a network of roads leading toward Hopewell and Richmond. Local social hubs are reflected in features like Camp Weyanoke and the Jordan Point Country Club, illustrating the mid-century intersection of river commerce, recreation, and historical preservation.