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1948 Map of Princess Anne

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Princess Anne
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

Princess Anne serves as the focal point for this Tidewater landscape during the late 1940s, a period of transition for this coastal Virginia region. The map reveals a mosaic of established agricultural settlements and emerging aviation infrastructure, most notably the Oceana Airport and Camp Ashby. The transportation network is defined by the Norfolk Southern railroad and the Currituck Branch, which link communities like Lynnhaven and Oceana to the broader Atlantic coast.

Water dictates the geography, from the complex inlets of Lynnhaven bay and Wolfsnare Creek in the north to the North Landing River in the south. Genealogists will find significant value in the detailed placement of local landmarks such as London Bridge Church, Salem Church, and family-named crossroads like Murdens Corner and James Corner. The presence of Whitehart Cem and Larme Cem near the river provides specific points of interest for those tracing family roots in these historic townships.