1951 Map of Cauthornville

About this map

The rolling interior of the Middle Peninsula is defined by the convergence of King and Queen, Essex, and Caroline counties in this early 1950s survey. The landscape is dominated by a complex network of creeks and swamps, including King and Queen Swamp and the headwaters of Hoskins Creek, where milling operations like Garnett Mill and Motley Mill Pond once anchored the local economy. Small crossroads communities and post offices are scattered throughout, providing a clear look at the rural social structure of the era through institutional landmarks like the King and Queen Training Sch, Battery Sch, and Harmony Sch. Several prominent houses of worship, such as Indian Neck Ch and Mt Olive Ch, serve as focal points for the surrounding rural populations. The map also records the location of a local Battery and Lookout Tower, alongside numerous family burial grounds marked simply as Cemeteries.