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1968 Map of Irvington

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Irvington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

Kilmarnock and Irvington anchor this coastal survey of Lancaster County, where the deeply indented shoreline of the Corrotoman River meets the Rappahannock River. The map reveals a landscape defined by water-dependent geography, from the Ottoman Wharf to the colonial-era Christ Church Historic Site. The settlement pattern follows the numerous coves and prongs, including Carter Creek and Yopps Cove, reflecting the historical importance of maritime access in the Northern Neck.

Social and civic life is marked by numerous landmarks, such as Chesapeake Academy, the Wharton Grove Camp, and a mid-century Drive-in Theater near Kilmarnock. Significant local genealogy resources appear via named churches and cemeteries, including Sharon Ch and Pilgrim Ch. The southern edge of the map features the Norris Bridge crossing toward Middlesex County, a vital link in the regional road network near White Stone Beach.