2016 Map of Colonial Beach South

About this map

The George Washington Birthplace National Monument dominates the shoreline of the Potomac River on this Westmoreland County coast, where numerous creeks and swamps carve into the Virginia landscape. Historically significant points like Popes Cr and Bridges Cr define the sanctuary area, which includes the Washington Cem. To the northwest, the settlement of Colonial Beach sits along Monroe Bay, protected by landforms such as Gum Bar Point and Sebastian Point. Further inland, the map captures a transition from waterfront communities to rural areas like Potomac Mills and Baynesville. The interior is heavily defined by drainage systems such as Popes Creek Swamp, Bundick Swamp, and Flamstead Hill Swamp, which feed into Potomac Mills Pond, reflecting the complex hydrology of this tidal region.