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1946 Map of Stratford

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Stratford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Stratford Hall and the historic plantation lands of the Northern Neck dominate this Potomac shoreline survey. The map records a complex landscape of tidal inlets and deeply incised ravines, where the high ground of Kentucky Hill and Chantilly Hill overlooks the Potomac River. Significant maritime infrastructure is visible along the Maryland shore at River Springs and Colton, while the Virginia side features landmarks such as Mt Airy Wharf and Currioman Landing, reflecting the area's historical dependence on river-borne trade.

The interior of Westmoreland County is dotted with small rural communities like Lerty, Bryant Town, and Chisford. Local life is anchored by institutions such as Hill School and St Agnes Chapel. The topographic detail preserves the precise boundaries of the Stratford Plantation and the wooded wetlands of Bryant Swamp and Kenna Swamp before modern development altered these coastal drainage patterns.