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2011 Map of Deltaville

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Deltaville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The peninsula of Deltaville and the adjacent Gwynn Island define this coastal landscape at the confluence of the Piankatank River and Chesapeake Bay. The map highlights a maritime economy deeply rooted in its geography, featuring numerous water-access points such as Grinels Wharf, Jackson Creek Wharf, and the Chesapeake Cove Marina. Small fishing and residential communities like Amburg, Ruark, and Grinels are connected by local routes such as Richmond Rd and Bland Point Rd, reflecting a settlement pattern that follows the complex shoreline of the many creeks and coves.

To the north, the Rappahannock River opens wide near Windmill Point, where Windmill Point Landing sits across from the shifting sands of the Rappahannock Spit. Genealogists and local historians can find significant landmarks like the Gwynns Island Cemetery near the community of Gwynn, providing a clear record of the area's established families and long-standing connection to these tidewater reaches.