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2016 Map of Boyd Tavern

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Rivanna River winds through this central Virginia landscape, defining the county line between Albemarle and Fluvanna. At the heart of the region is Lake Monticello, a sprawling residential water body characterized by numerous coves named after early American figures, such as Madison Cove, Monroe Cove, and Jefferson Cove. This 2016 survey illustrates the significant modern development concentrated around the lake compared to the traditional crossroads and riverside settlements like Union Mills and Palmyra.

Tracing the northern boundary, the historic Richmond Road corridor connects Boyd Tavern with the outlying areas of Rivanna. To the south, the landscape transitions into a network of creeks and branches, including Mechunk Creek and Ballinger Creek. Small airfields like Snow Hill Airport and rural communities such as Cunningham and Nahor populate the spaces between the river's bends, while Broken Island and Pettit Island mark distinct features within the river channel itself.