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1942 Map of Woodford

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Woodford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The Mattaponi River and the South River define the wooded landscape of central Caroline County in this mid-century survey. Rural life revolves around a network of small churches and community schools, including the Third Mt Zion Ch and Sunshine Sch. The Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad provides a critical transportation corridor through the settlement of Woodford, which sits just outside the sprawling A P Hill Military Reservation.

Genealogists will find significant value in the detailed placement of the Old Wright Cem and several community landmarks such as Old Grays Millpond. From the small crossing at Welchs to the various crossroads churches like Lebanon Ch and Bethel Ch, the map illustrates a transition era where traditional agricultural patterns and milling sites remained prominent alongside expanding military and rail infrastructure.