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1948 Map of Litwalton

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Litwalton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

Lively and Litwalton anchor this survey of Virginia's Northern Neck shortly after the Second World War. The map details a landscape deeply connected to its coastal hydrology, where Lancaster Creek and Mulberry Creek carve through the peninsula toward the wide Rappahannock River. Local industry and community life are marked by water-side landmarks like Griffins Landing and Blakemore Mill, alongside an established network of country houses of worship including Norwood Ch and Bethel Ch.

The interior transition from the wetlands of Union Mill Swamp to the upland crossroads of Nuttsville and Alfonso reveals the rural character of the era. Genealogists will find particular value in the precisely located Lively Sch and numerous named family points such as Pierces Corner and Mason Corner. The shoreline features, notably Belle Isle and Colbert Pt, illustrate the geography of Lancaster and Richmond counties before the acceleration of modern coastal development.