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2019 Map of Colonial Beach South

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Colonial Beach South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The George Washington Birthplace National Monument dominates the shoreline of this Northern Neck peninsula, preserving the coastal landscape where the nation's first president was born. Along the jagged waterfront of the Potomac River, intricate shorelines define points and coves like Winkedoodle Point and Columbia Cove. The interior is a dense network of tidal wetlands and swamps, including Popes Creek Swamp and The Big Swamp, which transition into the agricultural and wooded uplands of Westmoreland County.

Small crossroads and historical landings anchor the landscape, from the established town of Colonial Beach in the north to rural communities such as Oak Grove, Potomac Mills, and Baynesville. Local history is mapped through sites like Little Zion Cem and Washington Cem, while the industrial past of the region is reflected in names like Potomac Mills Pond. The presence of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail winding through these settlements highlights the area's transition into a modern recreational and historical corridor.