1968 Map of Port Royal

About this map

The Rappahannock River dictates the movement and history of this Tidewater landscape, winding through Buckners Reach and past the historic crossing at Port Royal. In the late 1960s, this area reflects a deep-seated riverine economy evolving with modern infrastructure, notably the James Madison Memorial Bridge linking the town to Port Conway. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the sprawling bounds of the Camp A P Hill Military Reservation, which transformed the local rural character and land use patterns of the mid-20th century.