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1949 Map of Aylett

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Aylett
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

The Mattaponi River serves as the central artery for this mid-century portrait of King and Queen and King William Counties, shaping a landscape defined by historic landings and tidal reaches. The small village of Aylett stands as a focal point near the river crossing, supported by local industry at Aylett Mill and the nearby Aylett Pond. Along the riverbanks, traditional river-access points such as Old Hall Landing, Jones Landing, and Pointers Landing mark a transition from water-based transport to the post-war road network.

Upland from the river, the settlement pattern is anchored by rural institutions, including the Marriott Sch and several community churches such as Shepherds Ch and New Morning Star Ch. The terrain transitions into low-lying wetlands like Georges Swamp and London Swamp, while higher ground is traversed by the prominent Ridge Road. This survey, based on 1945 aerial photography, captures the Tidewater region just before modern development began to alter its traditional rural character.