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1943 Map of Stratford

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Stratford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Stratford Hall and the surrounding plantation lands anchor this coastal landscape during the mid-war years, situated along the southern bank of the Potomac River. The terrain is defined by dramatic riverfront features such as the Horsehead Cliffs and Stratford Cliffs, while inland, the area is dissected by numerous waterways including Stratford Mill Run and Kentucky Run. Local settlements like Bryant Town and Lerty are connected by a network of rural roads that trace the high ground between swampy lowlands like Bryant Swamp and Kenna Swamp.

Across the river in Maryland, the map details the waterfront communities of Colton and Palmers near St Catherine Sound. This coastal geography includes the Naval Proving Ground and specific markers like Airway BN 9, reflecting the military and navigational infrastructure present in 1943. From the Hill School to St Agnes Chapel, the map documents the established social and agricultural fabric of Westmoreland County, Virginia, and St. Marys County, Maryland.