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1968 Map of Colonial Beach South

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Colonial Beach South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The George Washington Birthplace National Monument dominates the Potomac River shoreline on this survey, highlighting the preserved historical landscape of the Northern Neck. Centered around Wakefield Mansion and Bridges Creek, the area shows a distinct transition from the established summer resort atmosphere of Colonial Beach in the north to the agrarian interiors of Westmoreland County. The map details a network of early landings and wharves, such as Wirt Wharf and Massey Wharf on Mattox Creek, which once served as vital maritime links for local commerce.

Further inland, the landscape is defined by the extensive Popes Creek Swamp and numerous smaller settlements like Potomac Mills and Oak Grove. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through landmarks such as Monroe Hall and Little Zion Ch. The presence of Harbor View Airport and the growth near New Monrovia indicate the gradual modernizing of this historically significant riverine region.