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2013 Map of Hanover

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Hanover
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Bowersville and the rural corridors of Caroline County are meticulously detailed in this early 21st-century topographic study. The landscape is defined by the winding Panunkey River along the southern border and a dense network of local roads connecting small crossroad settlements like Covingston Corner, Haleys Corner, and Mangohick. The presence of the State Prison Camp Number 2 near Herring Creek provides a notable point of institutional interest in an otherwise predominantly agrarian and wooded region.

Hydrological features such as Gravatts Millpond, Ballard Pond, and Huckleberry Pond illustrate the importance of water management in the local topography. Historic crossing points are well-marked, including Littlepage Bridge and Normans Bridge, which facilitate movement between the scattered communities of Calno, Keith, and Etna Mills. The map captures the enduring rural character of the area, where place names often reflect long-standing local families or topographic descriptors like Frog Level and Point Eastern.