1979 Map of Winterpock

About this map

Winterpock sits at the heart of this 1979 orthophotograph, a moment in time when the landscape of southern Chesterfield County was a dense mosaic of woodland and active agricultural clearings. The southern boundary is defined by the sweeping, serpentine curves of the Appomattox River as it feeds into the wide expanse of Lake Chesdin. This aerial perspective, prepared by the U.S. Geological Survey and the Soil Conservation Service, reveals the intricate drainage patterns of the region, including the headwaters of Winterpock Creek and Winticoma Creek. The imagery provides a clear look at the rural road network and individual homesteads before the significant suburban expansion of later decades, showing a transition where traditional land use met the growing water management needs of the region.