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2016 Map of Achilles

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Achilles
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Mobjack Bay and the Chesapeake Bay define the labyrinthine shoreline of this Gloucester County peninsula. Small coastal settlements like Achilles, Bena, and Maryus are interspersed among extensive wetlands and low-lying points. The landscape is deeply tied to the water, as evidenced by the numerous named necks and points such as Robins Neck, Saddlers Neck, and Ware Neck Point.

Several historic cemeteries, including Old Groves Memorial Cem and Saint Pauls Cem, provide essential anchor points for genealogists researching families from the Selden and Naxera areas. The road network, featuring names like Eagle Point Plantation Rd and Free School Rd, hints at the deep social and agricultural history of this coastal Virginia region. The distribution of homes and landmarks along the tributaries, such as Whittaker Cr and Vaughans Creek, illustrates the long-standing maritime orientation of these communities.