2016 Map of Lancaster

About this map

The historical seat at Lancaster anchor this Virginia Northern Neck landscape, where the colonial-era boundaries between Lancaster and Northumberland counties meet. The map reveals a high-density network of traditional crossroads settlements and family-named corners, including Browns Corner, Hardins Corner, and McNeals Corner, which point to a long history of agricultural centers and local commerce. The terrain is deeply defined by the intricate hydrology of the Chesapeake Bay watershed, where tidal fingers like the Western Branch Corrotoman River and the Great Wicomico River create a series of points and necks, such as Broad Neck and Indian Point. Evidence of early industry and community life persists through features like Davis Millpond and the Willie Chapel Cem, while smaller hamlets like Miskimon and Wicomico Church suggest the enduring social geography of this coastal region.