1970 Map of Truhart

About this map

The Mattaponi River defines the southwestern edge of this landscape, where the tidal flats of Gleason Marsh and Melrose Landing meet the waterway. Moving inland, the terrain is characterized by a dense network of swampy drainages, including Exol Swamp, Holmes Swamp, and Dragon Swamp, which historically dictated the placement of early Virginia settlements and road networks. Small communities and crossroads such as Truhart, Dragonville, and Little Plymouth appear alongside generational landmarks like Allens Millpond. Local history is anchored by spiritual centers including the Lower King and Queen Ch and Second Mount Olive Ch, while the Exol Cem and other small burial grounds provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing families in this rural Tidewater region.