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2019 Map of Deltaville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Stingray Point and the complex peninsulas of the Middle Peninsula dominate this maritime landscape where the Rappahannock River meets the Chesapeake Bay. The primary settlement of Deltaville is situated on a narrow neck of land, flanked by the sheltered waters of Broad Creek and Jackson Creek. This pattern of development reflects a long-standing reliance on water access, with small communities like Amburg, Ruark, and Grinels clustered along the shoreline rather than a centralized inland core.

Across the Piankatank River to the south, Gwynn Island remains a distinct geographic feature, home to Grimstead and the Gwynn's Island Cem. The map meticulously details the finger-like points and coves, such as Stove Point Neck and Warehouse Cove, which have historically served as local hubs for fishing and navigation. The northern shore of the Rappahannock reveals the more isolated reaches of Palmer and the sandy stretch of Rappahannock Spit.