2011 Map of West Point

About this map

West Point sits at the confluence where the Mattaponi River and Pamunkey River join to form the York River, serving as a central hub for this coastal Virginia landscape. The grid of the town is flanked by industrial and residential areas like Port Richmond and Brookeshire, while the Lord Delaware Bridge and Eltham Bridge provide vital southern crossings over the tidal waters. To the north and west, the terrain transitions into a mosaic of large estates and agricultural landings, including Chelsea Farm and Romancoke, alongside numerous marshy tributaries such as Ryefield Creek and Heartquake Creek. This 2011 survey documents the persistent importance of the river systems, with specialized landmarks like the Bells Rock Lighthouse and multiple landings such as Dixon Landing and Waterfence Landing indicating a deep-rooted maritime and riverine economy. Genealogists will find the locations of Sunny Slope Cemetery and Saint Theresas Cemetery particularly useful for tracing local family history.