1895 Map of Montross

About this map

Montross and the surrounding Northern Neck peninsula are defined here by a dense network of tidal creeks and river landings at the turn of the century. The map illustrates a maritime economy dependent on the Potomac River and Rappahannock River, where numerous commercial hubs like Massey Wharf, Wirt Wharf, and Carter Wharf served as vital links for transporting agricultural goods and timber. The interior landscape is marked by small crossroads settlements such as Oak Grove, Baynesville, and Potomac Mills, connected by winding roads that follow the drainage divides between the Nomini Cliffs and the southern river valleys.