The Mattaponi River serves as the central artery for this region of the Virginia Middle Peninsula, defining the boundary between King and Queen and King William counties. The landscape is characterized by its tidal waters and dense wetlands, where the river winds past De Farges Bar and into the expansive Gleason Marsh. Historical development is anchored by the King and Queen County Courthouse, a focal point for the surrounding rural communities. Settlement patterns follow the elevated ridges between drainage systems like Market Swamp and Dickeys Swamp, with older names such as Rickahock, Stevensville, and Mantapike marking the crossroads. The presence of numerous mill-related labels, including Cohoke Mill Creek and Garnetts Mill Ln, points to a long-standing reliance on the area's many tributaries for local industry.
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1918 · Tappahannock
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1918 · Aylett
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1919 · New Kent
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1919 · Tappahannock
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1920 · King William
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1933 · Aylett
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Richmond
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1944 · Dunnsville
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1944 · Howertons
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1945 · Howertons
USGS Topo · 1:31,680