1950 Map of West Point

About this map

West Point sits at the strategic confluence where the Mattaponi River and Pamunkey River meet to form the broad York River. This mid-century survey captures the industrial and maritime character of the town, centered around the Southern Railway terminus and the shipyard facilities at Port Richmond. The landscape is dominated by the vast Eltham Marsh and the Thorofare, illustrating the complex relationship between the tidal wetlands and the developed waterfront. Genealogists and local historians can locate several family-named landmarks and community hubs, including Kentucky Farm, Pleasant Hill, and Shanghai. Religious and burial sites like Olivet Ch, Ephesus Ch, and the Sunny Slope Cem are clearly marked. The presence of the West Point Municipal Airport and the Lord Delaware Bridge signifies the era's growing infrastructure, while the inland areas remain dotted with named landings such as Ryefield Landing and Dixon Landing.