2013 Map of Lancaster

About this map

Lancaster and its surrounding rural communities are captured here within Virginia’s Northern Neck, where the landscape is defined by the winding reaches of the Great Wicomico River and the Western Br Corrotoman River. The settlement pattern follows a network of historic crossroads, including Chestnut Grove, Browns Store, and Wicomico Church, reflecting the area’s longstanding agricultural and maritime heritage. The geography is punctuated by significant water features such as Davis Millpond and Camps Millpond, while the shoreline along Indian Point and Cedar Point highlights the intricate finger-like tributaries typical of this coastal region. Land use remains largely rural, with the Miskimon Lookout Tower standing as a sentinel over the wooded swamps like McMahon Swamp and Callahan Swamp. This survey provides a clear view of the intersection of historic landings like Sampsons Wharf and modern thoroughfares such as the Jessie Dupont Memorial Hwy.