Gardy Millpond and Courtney Millpond anchor the northern reaches of this landscape in the Northern Neck of Virginia, where a network of tidal creeks and millponds defines the local geography. The area is dotted with numerous small settlements and family-named corners such as Walkers Corner and Mount Zion Corner, reflecting a long-standing pattern of dispersed rural communities. Coastal access is marked by points like Lodge Landing and the peninsula of Cherry Point Neck, which reaches into the surrounding waterways. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of local burial grounds, including Gibeon Cemetery, Oakland Cemetery, and Farnham Cemetery. The map also captures several historic water-driven sites like Headleys Millpond and Fallins Millpond, illustrating the historical importance of milling to the region's agricultural economy.
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1892 · Piney Point
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1894 · Piney Point
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1894 · Point Lookout
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1895 · Nomini
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1895 · Piney Point
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1898 · Nomini
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1898 · St. Marys
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1901 · Piney Point
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1906 · St. Marys
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1912 · Point Lookout
USGS Topo · 1:62,500