1968 Map of King William

About this map

The Mattaponi River and Pamunkey River define the agrarian landscape of King William County as it appeared in the late 1960s. This survey illustrates a community deeply connected to its waterways and local crossroads, featuring historic landings and river crossings such as Roanes Wharf, Grimes Landing, and Piping Tree Ferry. The interior is marked by a network of rural churches and schools that served as social anchors for the surrounding farms and woodlots, including Indian View Ch, St James Ch, and Hamilton High Sch. The map reveals the intricate drainage patterns of Acquinton Creek and Dawson Swamp, which carve through the terrain toward the tidal flats. Small settlements like Rumford, Walkerton, and Whites Shop are captured alongside family-named landmarks like Chericoke and Locust Grove.