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1920 Map of King William

Name: 1920 Topographic Map of King William
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1920
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1920

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The Pamunkey River winds through the heart of this coastal plain landscape, defining the boundaries of tidal swamps and early Tidewater infrastructure. The Pamunkey Indian Reservation occupies a prominent bend in the river near Lilly Point, while river crossings like the Piping Tree Ferry and Newcastle Bridge underscore the area's reliance on waterborne transport and traditional ferries. The regional economy is anchored by numerous mills, including Dabneys Mill and Putneys Mill, alongside the Southern Railway corridor through Tunstall and White House.

Rural social centers are marked by scattered institutions like Sharon Church, Lebanon School, and Pattersons Store. Higher ground is dotted with small settlements such as Rumford and the county seat at King William. The intricate network of waterways, including Mechumps Swamp and Matadequin Creek, illustrates a terrain where road placement and settlement patterns were dictated by the complex drainage systems feeding into the Mattaponi River.