1968 Map of Morattico

About this map

The Rappahannock River dominates this landscape, serving as the primary geographic divider between Richmond, Essex, Lancaster, and Middlesex counties. Along the northern banks, water-oriented settlements like Sharps and Morattico define the coastal character of the Northern Neck, while Bowlers Wharf and Oakley Landing mark historical points of river access. Further inland, the map captures a rural network of crossroads and small communities such as Tidewater, Simons Corner, and Ivondale, often situated near slow-moving water bodies like Myrtle Swamp and Farnham Creek.