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2011 Map of Ferncliff

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The South Anna River meanders across this central Virginia landscape, defining a rural corridor marked by historic road junctions and small crossroads communities. Bells Crossroads and Butlers Store anchor the northern reaches of the quadrangle, where the land is carved by numerous drainages including Reedy Creek and Rock Creek. These waterways once supported local industry and commerce, evidenced by the presence of Byrd Mill near the river's edge.

Evidence of long-standing family settlements is visible at Grubbs Cemetery, located east of Ferncliff. The road network reflects centuries of travel, featuring the historic Three Chopt Rd as it passes through Shannon Hill toward the southern boundary. This 2011 survey documents the persistent rural character of the area, where communities like Quail and Shannon Hills sit among the headwaters of Roundabout Creek and Fork Creek, maintaining a pattern of settlement tied closely to the region's undulating topography and creek systems.