1968 Map of King William

About this map

The Mattaponi River and Pamunkey River define this rural landscape of the Virginia Coastal Plain, where river landings and old ferry sites remained central to the local geography into the late 1960s. King William serves as a focal point, anchored by St James Ch and a nearby lookout tower. The map documents a community infrastructure including Indian View Sch and Hamilton High Sch, alongside numerous rural houses of worship like Gethsemane Ch and Liberty Ch. Economic activity is evident at the Walkerton Millpond and scattered industrial sites like the Gravel Pit. Notable riverfront landmarks such as Roanes Wharf, Grimes Landing, and Piping Tree Ferry speak to a long history of water-based transport in the Tidewater region. The interior is characterized by expansive wetlands like Dawson Swamp and the winding course of Acquinton Creek.