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2019 Map of Achilles

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Achilles
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Gloucester Point and the surrounding Chesapeake Bay tributaries define this low-lying landscape along the York River and Mobjack Bay. This coastal region is marked by deeply indented shorelines and numerous necks of land, such as Robins Neck, Guinea Neck, and Jenkins Neck. Small, water-dependent settlements like Perrin, Bena, and Achilles are scattered across the terrain, connected by rural routes such as Robins Neck Rd and Kings Creek Rd.

Genealogists will find significant local history preserved in the numerous cemeteries including Saint Pauls Cem, Oak Grove Cem, and Old Groves Memorial Cem. The intricate network of tidal creeks, including Whittaker Cr, Perrin River, and the Northwest Branch Severn River, illustrates the enduring relationship between these Virginia communities and the water. This survey provides a precise look at the modern land use and shoreline of the Middle Peninsula.