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2013 Map of Colonial Beach South

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Monroe Cr and Monroe Bay carve into the Northern Neck landscape here, defining a waterfront where small landings and geographic points once drove the local economy. Along the shores of the Potomac River, names like Stave Landing, Trotts Point, and Church Point hint at generations of maritime and community life. Further inland, the map shows the transition from tidal creeks to extensive wetlands such as The Big Swamp and Flamstead Hill Swamp.

Settlement patterns follow historic corridors like the Kings Hwy, connecting small communities such as Oak Grove, Potomac Mills, and Baynesville. The presence of Potomac Mills Pond and Latanes Pond suggests the importance of water management for milling and agriculture. For those interested in local heritage, landmarks like Eleanor Park Tourist Camp and Bridges Creek Landing provide specific touchpoints for understanding early 21st-century land use in Westmoreland County.