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2019 Map of Haynesville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Haynesville and the surrounding coastal plain of the Northern Neck are defined by the intricate dendritic drainages of the Totuskey Creek watershed. This 2019 survey captures the rural character of Richmond County, where agriculture and woodland are punctuated by historic congregational centers such as Emmanuel Episcopal Church Cem and Jerusalem Baptist Church Cem. The map illustrates the region's enduring reliance on the local bridge network, with crossings at Totuskey Bridge and Drinking Swamp Bridge serving as vital nodes in the local road system.

Local landmarks like Moores Mill and Hogans Millpond reflect a landscape shaped by historical water power and milling, while the Branham Mill Airpark indicates modern adaptations of the open terrain. The mapping reveals a settlement pattern of small crossroads communities including Emmerton, Lyells, and Farnham, many of which developed around family cemeteries and churches that serve as cornerstones for genealogical research in this part of Virginia.