1948 Map of Deltaville

About this map

Deltaville and its surrounding Middle Peninsula neck of land are defined by a complex network of tidal creeks and bays where the Rappahannock River meets the Chesapeake Bay. This maritime landscape reflects the era's reliance on water for transit and trade, with numerous beacons and lights such as Stingray Point LH and Jackson Creek Lt guiding vessels into protected harbors like Fishing Bay and Broad Creek. Across the Piankatank River, the map captures the northern tip of Gwynn Island and the settlement of Grimstead, showing a pattern of coastal development where small communities like Amburg and Ruark cluster near the heads of navigable creeks. The prominence of numerous bench marks and survey control points from the Jackson and Boss stations highlights the intensive geodetic work required to map this jagged, marshy shoreline accurately.