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1963 Map of Winterpock

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Winterpock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Winterpock sits at the heart of this landscape, a settlement characterized by its community anchors like the Winterpock Sch and nearby Centenary Ch. The terrain is defined by the significant presence of the Appomattox River, which forms the southwestern boundary before widening into Lake Chesdin. This transition from river to reservoir highlights a changing hydrological era for the Chesterfield, Amelia, and Dinwiddie county borders.

Rural life in the mid-1960s is evidenced by the distribution of small churches such as Bethia Ch and Second Branch Ch, alongside landmarks like Whites Store. The area's complex drainage network, including Winterpock Creek and Winticomack Creek, feeds into the central waterway, while Goose Island remains a distinct feature within the river's flow. These details offer a clear view of the region's agricultural and social geography before extensive modern development.