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1918 Map of Aylett

Name: 1918 Topographic Map of Aylett
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1918
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1918

About this map

Aylett serves as a central hub on this 1917 survey, situated along the winding banks of the Mattaponi River. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of waterways and swamps, including Herring Creek, Jack Swamp, and Governor Swamp, which dictated the location of early mills and crossings. This agrarian economy is evidenced by the numerous mill sites such as Owens Mill, Fox Mill, and Mitchell Mill scattered throughout the rural countryside.

Community life in King and Queen County centered on crossroads and houses of worship. Small settlements like Newtown, Owenton, and Beulahville are mapped alongside several churches, including Mt Olive Church and Jerusalem Church. Schools such as Ruffin School and the Indian Neck School appear near family-named landmarks like Carneal Cors and Beazley. Cross-river transportation relied on established crossings like Mundys Bridge and Saunders Bridge, while Pointers Landing provided access to the tidal waters of the Mattaponi.