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2013 Map of Irvington

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Corrotoman River and its intricate network of prongs and coves dominate this portion of the Northern Neck, illustrating a landscape deeply tied to the Chesapeake Bay's tidal waters. The historic landmark Christ Church stands centrally between the growing hubs of Kilmarnock and Irvington, serving as a focal point for the region's colonial roots. Shoreline activity is evidenced by numerous wharves and landings, including Ottoman Wharf near Merry Point and White Stone Wharf at the southern edge.

Settlement patterns reveal a mixture of established towns and smaller neck communities like Weems, Millenbeck, and Queenstown. The interior is defined by agricultural and timber tracts drained by features such as Devils Bottom and Browns Cr, while the coast is punctuated by distinct family-named landmarks like Stevens Neck and John Neck Point. Infrastructure such as the Carters Creek Bridge and the Mary Ball Rd corridor connect these peninsular communities, tracing the evolution of transport from the water to the modern road network.