1968 Map of St. Clements Island

About this map

St Clements Island stands at the confluence of the Potomac River and St Clements Bay, marking a significant geographical and historical point where the Maryland and Virginia borders meet in the water. This late 1960s survey illustrates a landscape defined by deeply indented tidal necks, including Newtown Neck and Machodoc Neck, which suggest a long history of water-dependent settlement and agriculture. On the Maryland shore, Coltons Point serves as the gateway to the island, while across the river in Virginia, Coles Point provides a concentrated area of residential development near Coles Point Cem. The map reveals the sophisticated maritime infrastructure of the era, from the deep Dukeharts Channel to various lights and markers aiding navigation through Nomini Bay and Lower Machodoc Creek. Notable land features like Hampton Airport and St Clements State Park indicate the area's mid-century role as a center for both local transport and regional recreation.