2019 Map of Montross

About this map

Montross serves as the focal point for this section of the Northern Neck, where the Westmoreland County Courthouse anchors the local civic landscape. The surrounding area is defined by a dense network of wetlands and drainages, including the expansive The Big Swamp, Black Swamp, and Grandmammy Swamp. This hydrologic pattern influenced the placement of historical mill sites, evidenced by Weavers Millpond and Omohondro Millpond. Small rural settlements like Templeman, Farmers Fork, and Zacata are connected by a web of winding roads such as Chilton Rd and Eppings Tract Rd. For those interested in the area's social history, several religious sites with associated burial grounds are documented, including Welcome Grove Baptist Church Cem and Menokin Baptist Church Cem. The map also traces a significant portion of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail as it winds through the varied terrain between Pantico Hill and Rock Springs Hill.