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1907 Map of Yorktown

Name: 1907 Topographic Map of Yorktown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1931
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1931

About this map

Yorktown and its surrounding defensive landscape stand as a central focus of this coastal Virginia study, which reveals a terrain deeply marked by military history. Defensive remnants such as Old Earthworks, the Old Fort, and Old Fort Mc Pherson line the high ground, while the National Cem serves as a reminder of the region's historical significance. The map traces the winding course of the James River and Warwick River, where maritime activity is evident through the Pagan Steamboat Route and numerous docks like Fergussons Wharf and Kings Mill (Old Wharf).

Landward, the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad cuts through the peninsula, connecting settlements like Lee Hall and Oriana. The presence of Warwick Courthouse and Denhigh PO underscores the civic structure of the early century, while landmarks like Bacons Castle and the ruins of Fort Boykin and Fort Crawford highlight long-standing structures on both sides of the James. This survey documents the transition between the plantation era and the modernization brought by the rail and steam lines.