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1964 Map of Wilton

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Wilton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

The Piankatank River and Rappahannock River define this coastal landscape, where the peninsula of Middlesex County meets the Chesapeake Bay's tidal estuaries. The map documents a maritime-dependent community characterized by numerous wharves and landings, such as Stampers Wharf and Blands Wharf, which once served as vital links for local trade and travel. In the interior, the settlement pattern is punctuated by long-standing landmarks like the Old Brick Ch and Wilton Sch, reflecting the civic and spiritual foundations of the area.

Bathymetric data reveals the complex underwater topography of Hell Neck and Glebe Neck, where the Wilton Creek and Healy Creek drain into the sound. The presence of Hummel Airfield and the Norris Toll Bridge at Greys Point signals the mid-century modernization of transportation in a region historically defined by its waterways. This survey preserves a transition from traditional river life to a more connected coastal economy.