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1952 Map of Port Royal

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Port Royal
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

The Rappahannock River serves as the central artery of this 1952 survey, dividing Caroline and King George counties at a time when riverfront life and military expansion coexisted. The historic village of Port Royal sits directly across from Port Conway, joined by the James Madison Memorial Bridge. This area is characterized by large estates like Camden Farm and smaller agrarian crossroads such as Lent, Etta, and Rollins Fork.

South of the river, the landscape is dominated by the A P Hill Military Reservation, where the map documents aviation and supply infrastructure including Hill Airstrip No 2. Numerous rural spiritual and educational landmarks are recorded, such as Immanuel Church, Salem Church, and the Welcome School. The presence of several Ruins and Cemeteries near the riverbanks suggests a deep history of settlement along this navigable waterway.