1964 Map of Port Royal

About this map

Port Royal and Port Conway face one another across the Rappahannock River, linked by the James Madison Memorial Bridge at the center of this 1950s-era military reprint. The landscape south of the river is dominated by the sprawling boundaries of the A P Hill Military Reservation, where features like Hill Airstrip No 2 and Millers Pond sit within the restricted terrain. North of the river, in King George County, the map reveals a traditional rural settlement pattern with several country churches, including Union Church and Salem Church, and the Welcome School near Jersey. This survey captures the transition of the region from a purely agricultural and river-based economy to one significantly shaped by the presence of a major military installation. Local family landmarks like Camden Farm and Hazelwood persist near the riverbank, contrasting with the tactical roads of the reservation.