2022 Map of Cauthornville

About this map

Indian Neck and Cauthornville anchor this map of the rural crossroads where King and Queen, Essex, and Caroline counties meet. The landscape is defined by the winding drainages of Hoskins Cr and Chapel Creek, which feed into the extensive wetlands of the King and Queen Swamp. This topography created a decentralized settlement pattern, with small communities like Beazley and Owenton situated on the higher ground between creek valleys. Historically significant sites such as the Upper Essex Cem and the Garnett Millpond reflect the long-standing agricultural and local industrial foundations of the region. The network of secondary roads, including Indian Neck Rd and State Rte 640, traces the traditional routes connecting these Tidewater upland communities.