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1917 Map of Kilmarnock

Name: 1917 Topographic Map of Kilmarnock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1929
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1929

About this map

The Corrotoman River and its intricate network of branches carve deep into the Northern Neck, defining a 1910s landscape where commerce was dictated by the tides. This survey captures the maritime dependency of Virginia’s coastal counties, documenting numerous landings such as Kilmarnock Wharf, Ottoman Wharf, and Whitestone Wharf. These points served as vital connections for the steamboat route traversing the Rappahannock River and Chesapeake Bay.

Beyond the shore, the map detail focuses on the community anchors of the era, from the County Fairgrounds near Kilmarnock to historic congregations at Christ Church and Old Brick Church. Educational history is well-represented through localized landmarks like the Lancaster Training School and Black Stump School. The presence of Dunton Mill and Barretts Mill further highlights the early 20th-century rural economy, where small-scale industry clustered near the creeks of the Middle Peninsula.