1970 Map of Truhart

About this map

The Mattaponi River serves as a primary geographic anchor for this section of King and Queen County, where tidal flats and marshes like Gleason Marsh meet the higher ground of Mitchell Hill. The map documents a landscape defined by its intricate drainage systems, most notably the extensive Exol Swamp and Dragon Swamp, which separate local settlements. Small communities and crossroads such as Truhart, Dragonville, and Little Plymouth appear alongside established religious and social sites, including Lower King and Queen Ch and Second Mount Olive Ch. These features reflect a rural economy and social structure tied to both the river and the fertile, well-drained corners of land between the swamps, such as Allen Shop Corner and Carlton Corner. Local industries are hinted at through features like the Gravel Pit and Allens Millpond.