1949 Map of Truhart

About this map

Mattaponi River shoreline and the dense marshland of King and Queen County define this landscape as it was documented in the mid-1940s. The region is characterized by a high concentration of named swamps and creeks, such as Exol Swamp, Mitchell Hill Swamp, and Heartquake Creek, which dictated the placement of early settlements and roads. Small rural communities like Truhart, Dragonville, and Little Plymouth are connected by a network of local routes including Exol Road and Courthouse Road. Local life of the era is evidenced by several community hubs, including Exol Ch, Second Mount Olive Ch, and schools like Zion Sch and Hickory Hill Sch. Near the river, landmarks like the Riverview House (C) and Allens Millpond suggest a history of early industry and established estates along the coastal plain.