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1895 Map of Piney Point

Name: 1895 Topographic Map of Piney Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1895
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1895

About this map

Potomac River maritime traffic and tobacco-era landings define this 1890s coastal survey, which highlights the essential water crossings of the Northern Neck and Southern Maryland. The Mount Holly (Nomini Ferry) serves as a primary transit point across Nomini Creek, connecting the dispersed inland settlements like Hague and Nomini Grove to the larger tidal network. The intricate coastline is dotted with geographic markers such as Piney Point, where a lighthouse stands guard over the wide stretch of the Potomac.

Deeply indented by the Lower Machodoc River and the Yeocomico River, the Virginia shore in Westmoreland County shows a landscape tied to the water's edge. Communities such as Kinsale and Valley Lee are centered around these protected coves and branches. The topographic detail reveals the dissected plateau of the region, where numerous small creeks like Jackson Creek and Mill Creek carve through the terrain, dictating the placement of early roads and small hubs like Tucker Hill and Machodoc.