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2010 Map of Gloucester

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Gloucester
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Gloucester Courthouse and the surrounding coastal plain of the Middle Peninsula appear here in a period of established residential growth and preserved local heritage. The landscape is defined by the intricate network of swampy lowlands and creeks feeding into the Chesapeake watershed, such as Beaverdam Swamp and Fox Mill Run. Historic crossroads and small communities like Bellamy, Sassafras, and Ark are connected by a dense grid of local roads, including Farys Mill Rd and Diligence Ln.

Family and community history is anchored by sites like Old Bellamy Cemetery and Newington Cemetery, while the local economy and infrastructure are represented by Howards Mill and the Gloucester Post Office. The presence of Gloucester High School and Francis J Mellar Field marks the area's role as a regional center, balancing its agricultural past with modern development near the Gloucester Golf Course.