1965 Map of Achilles

About this map

Robins Neck and the surrounding Chesapeake Bay lowlands define this survey of Gloucester County's tidal peninsulas. The landscape is a network of complex estuaries and landings, where the Ware River, Severn River, and York River converge toward Mobjack Bay. Small waterfront settlements and agricultural hamlets like Achilles, Naxera, and Bena are interconnected by winding roads that follow the high ground between marshes. The map documents the maritime-oriented life of the region, featuring multiple landings such as Roanes Wharf and Severn Wharf. Significant genealogical landmarks are scattered throughout the necks, including Groves Memorial Ch and the Old Groves Mem Cem. To the south, the transition toward the mouth of the York River is marked by Gloucester Point and Gloucester Banks, capturing the infrastructure of this coastal community during the mid-1960s.