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2013 Map of Champlain

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Champlain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Rappahannock River defines the landscape of this region, separating the coastal necks and farmsteads of the Northern Neck from the southern shores. Dominating the riverside are the prominent Fones Cliffs, which look out over islands such as Lukes Island and Paynes Island. The river economy is clearly visible through a series of historic landing points and maritime infrastructure, including Carters Wharf Landing, Baird Landing, and Jones Landing.

Away from the water, the settlement pattern reflects a deeply rooted agricultural tradition, featuring established estates like Malvale Farm and Lindsay Hall Farm. The map details a network of crossroads communities and named locales such as Foneswood, Leedstown, and Champlain. Large marshy tracts like Beverly Marsh Cr and Rouzie Swamp weave through the low-lying terrain, illustrating the complex drainage system of the Tidewater area as it was recorded in the early 21st century.