1892 Map of Montross

About this map

The Potomac River and Rappahannock River define this coastal landscape at the turn of the century, where the economy was tied to the tides and the many landings along the shore. Located in the Northern Neck of Virginia and crossing into Maryland, the area is marked by numerous maritime landmarks such as the Cobb Pt. Bar L.H. and various commercial docks including Massey Wharf and Carter Wharf. Inland, the terrain is deeply incised by creeks like Mattox Creek and Cat Point Cr, which separate the small agricultural and social hubs of Montross, Potomac Mills, and Oak Grove. The map captures the region's historic transition from river-based transport to a more established network of interior roads connecting older family-named sites like Foneswood and Oak Row.