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1968 Map of St Clements Island

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of St Clements Island
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

St Clements Island stands as a focal point in the Potomac River, marking the historical boundary between Maryland and Virginia during the late 1960s. This survey illustrates a landscape defined by deeply indented tidal necks, including Newtown Neck and Medleys Neck to the north, and Machodoc Neck across the river in Westmoreland County. The map details a maritime economy and lifestyle where settlements like Coles Point and Coltons Point are linked by wide waterways such as St Clements Bay and Nomini Bay.

Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through landmarks like Coles Point Cemetery and the Stone Cross landmark. The transition from traditional river life to modern recreation is evident in the development of Glebe Harbor and the presence of a Landing Strip on Medleys Neck. Large expanses of tidal flats and sandbars, such as Heron Island Bar and Grannys Bar, highlight the shifting nature of the river's shoreline and its many protective coves.