1984 Map of Tappahannock

About this map

Tappahannock and the surrounding Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula landscapes are defined by the convergence of several major tidal rivers into the Chesapeake Bay in this 1984 survey. The map details a complex coastal geography where the Rappahannock River and Potomac River separate distinct rural counties, connected by arterial routes like US Highway 360 and State Route 3. The land use of the mid-1980s is characterized by small agricultural settlements and maritime centers such as Urbanna and Kilmarnock, while the Mattaponi Indian Reservation and Pamunkey Indian Reservation mark significant cultural landscapes along the western rivers. Historical continuity is visible in landmarks such as Christ Church and Rehoboth Church, and the terminus of the Southern Railway at West Point illustrates the era's transport network transitioning toward the bay.