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1968 Map of Aylett

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Aylett
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Mattaponi River serves as the central artery for this part of the Tidewater region, defining the border between King William and King and Queen counties. The landscape in the late 1960s is characterized by a series of landings and small crossings that speak to the area's river-dependent history, including Poplar Landing, Jones Landing, and Old Hall Landing. At the crossroads of Aylett, the presence of Aylett Mill and Aylett Pond suggests a long-standing local economy centered on water power and agricultural processing.

Away from the riverbanks, the terrain is dotted with community centers such as St Stephens Church and Biscoe. These settlements are anchored by numerous country churches, including St Davids Ch and New Morning Star Ch, alongside education sites like Lawson Sch. The map also documents industrial activity through scattered Gravel Pits and Sandpits, while extensive wetlands like Georges Swamp and London Swamp dominate the southeastern drainage patterns.