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1968 Map of Machodoc

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Machodoc
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Mc Guires Wharf and the surrounding landings on the Northern Neck provide a detailed look at the rural coastal landscape of Westmoreland County during the late 1960s. The map illustrates a community anchored by maritime access and small inland settlements like Mount Holly, Hague, and Oldhams. The hydrology of the region is prominent, featuring the wide expanse of Lower Machodoc Creek and the meandering Nomini Creek, where numerous family-named points and coves, such as Jenkins Pt and Palmers Cove, define the shoreline.

Away from the water, the interior is characterized by a high density of country churches and milling history. Sites like Mount Olive Cem Ch, St Pauls Ch, and Bible Way Ch reflect the area's genealogical depth. The agricultural and industrial past is evidenced by several millponds, including Beales Millpond and Tavern Millpond, which were fed by runs cutting through the high ground of Machodoc Neck and Coles Neck.