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2019 Map of Ashland

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Ashland sits at the heart of this landscape, where the convergence of rail lines and early road networks has shaped the community since its nineteenth-century origins. The map reveals the intricate water systems defining the border between Hanover and Caroline Counties, including the winding courses of the North Anna River and the South Anna River. These rivers, along with tributaries like Falling Cr and Slayden Cr, historically provided the power and transport that supported local industries, represented here by Ashland Mill.

Genealogical interest is high across the rural stretches surrounding the town, where several historic churchyards and burial grounds are documented. Notable sites include Woodland Cem, Providence Baptist Church Cem, and Little Bethel Methodist Church Cem. Beyond the main settlement, smaller communities and family-named corners such as Taylorsville, Gum Tree, and Covington Corner reflect the persistence of early Virginia crossroads in the modern era.