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1966 Map of Passapatanzy

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Passapatanzy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Potomac Creek and its diverse shoreline dominate this landscape where Stafford and King George counties meet. The interior terrain is defined by a dense network of smaller drainages, such as Beaverdam Run and Black Swamp, which flow into the larger tidal waters of the Potomac River and Rappahannock River. Local settlement patterns are centered around historic road junctions like Passapatanzy, Sealston, and Johnsons Corner.

Social and community life is visible through the placement of rural institutions, including the Fletcher School and several country churches like Mountain View Ch and Bethel Ch. Along the riverfront, names like Spillmans Landing and Marlboro Point indicate the area's long-standing connection to water-based transit and commerce. The map also captures the topography of prominent landforms such as Crows Nest Point and Bull Bluff, providing a detailed look at the peninsula's physical character before modern expansion.