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1968 Map of Dunnsville

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Dunnsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Rappahannock River defines the northeastern edge of this coastal Virginia landscape, where tidal flats and wharves like Wares Wharf and Bowlers Wharf reflect a maritime economy. Moving inland, the terrain is shaped by an intricate network of waterways including Piscataway Creek and the headwaters of Dragon Swamp. The settlement patterns of Essex and King and Queen counties are clearly visible, anchored by small communities such as Dunnsville, Ozeana, and Contra.

Social and civic life is marked by numerous country churches, including Angel Visit Ch, Ephesus Ch, and Good Hope Ch. Genealogists will find the location of the Rappahannock District Sch and several unnamed cemeteries, alongside the Rappahannock Cem, particularly useful for tracing family ties in the region. The map also documents industrial and utility features like the Essex Millpond and a Lookout Tower near the confluence of White Marsh Swamp and Dragon Run.