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2013 Map of Aylett

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Aylett
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Mattaponi River serves as the central artery for this region of King and Queen County, where river landings and millponds define the rural geography. The settlement at Aylett stands as a focal point, supported historically by Aylett Mill and the expansive Aylett Millpond. The landscape is a network of water and swamp, including Georges Swamp and London Swamp, which separate upland agricultural plots from the riverfront.

Evidence of the area's maritime and agricultural heritage is found in the high density of named landings along the riverbanks, such as Poplar Landing, Old Hall Landing, and Cabin Landing Point. These points, along with the landmark Saint Stephens Church, reflect a long-standing settlement pattern centered on river transport and communal assembly. Further inland, the map captures a transition to smaller communities like Biscoe and private infrastructure such as the Toddsbury Farm Airport.