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1942 Map of Woodford

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Woodford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1942
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1942

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The Mattaponi River and its major tributaries, the Matta River and South River, dominate this 1942 landscape in Caroline County. The Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac rail line cuts north-to-south through the village of Woodford, serving as a primary transportation artery through this agricultural and timber-producing region. Local community life is anchored by family-named crossroads like Washington Corner, Wrights Corner, and Collins Crossing, while spiritual and social centers include Bethel Church and St John Church.

Strategic military expansion is evident along the eastern margin with the presence of the A P Hill Military Reservation. This wartime survey captures the area's rural character before the intensification of modern development, noting localized landmarks such as Burkes Shop and the Power Yard. The intricate drainage patterns of Reedy Swamp and various smaller runs illustrate the complex wetland topography that influenced early road placement and settlement patterns.