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1968 Map of Kinsale

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Kinsale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The deep estuaries of the Yeocomico River system dominate this late 1960s survey, illustrating the maritime character of the border between Westmoreland County and Northumberland County. The settlement of Kinsale sits at the heart of this complex waterway, where the NW Yeocomico R and West Yeocomico R converge. The landscape is defined by its many necks and points, including Cherry Point Neck and Sandy Point, which reach into the broad Potomac River.

Cultural landmarks are densely clustered in this region, notably the Yeocomico Ch and Yeocomico Chapel, which alongside Zion Ch and Carmel Ch, mark the long-standing community centers of the Northern Neck. Further inland, the presence of the Gordy Millpond and Thompson Millpond suggests a historic reliance on water-powered industry tucked away from the saltier reaches of Dungan Cove and Lodge Creek.