2013 Map of Machodoc

About this map

Mcguires Wharf and Beales Wharf stand as reminders of the maritime commerce that long defined the Westmoreland County shoreline along Nomini Creek. The landscape is a network of deep-water coves and points, where settlements like Hinnom, Nomini, and Mount Holly are connected by the historic Cople Highway. Further inland, the map reveals a traditional rural structure centered on millponds and crossroads, such as Beales Millpond near Kremlin and the southern cluster of Acorn and Oldhams. This 2013 survey illustrates the endurance of family-named landholdings like Antioch Farm and Mount Pleasant Farm, alongside specialized landmarks such as the Westmoreland Lookout Tower and Whitehall Farm Airport. The numerous runs and branches, including Newtons Mill Run and Tavern Run, underscore the historical reliance on local water sources for both industry and navigation in this Chesapeake Bay tributary region.