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2011 Map of Kinsale

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Kinsale sits at the heart of this coastal Virginia landscape, where the Yeocomico River system branches into numerous creeks and protected harbors. The map reveals a deeply indented shoreline defined by points and necks, such as Pecatone Neck and Mondays Neck, which have historically dictated the local maritime economy and settlement patterns. Established landings like Hudsons Landing and Hampton Hall Landing emphasize the area's continued reliance on water access.

Inland, a network of rural corners and small communities like Devils Corner, Tucker Hill, and Harryhogan are connected by narrow roads winding through the coastal terrain. Genealogists and local historians can locate long-standing landmarks including the Carmel Cemetery and Bailey Cemetery, or trace the hydraulics of the land at Thompson Millpond and the Gardy Millpond Dam. This survey documents the intersection of modern transportation, seen at Shivok Airport, with the traditional tidewater geography of the Northern Neck.