2013 Map of Lively

About this map

The Rappahannock River defines the southern edge of this coastal Virginia landscape, where numerous tidal creeks and swamps penetrate the low-lying interior. Small agricultural and residential nodes such as Nuttsville, Litwalton, and Lively are connected by the historic corridor of the Historyland Hwy. The map reveals a legacy of water management and local industry through features like Morattico Old Mill Pond, Balls Millpond, and Blakemore Millpond, indicating where early settlers harnessed the slow-moving waters of Lancaster Cr and Little Br. Along the riverfront, Colbert Point and the grounds of Belle Isle show the importance of the waterfront to the region's heritage. This modern survey provides a clear view of how traditional rural settlements like Robley, Lara, and Alfonso persist amid the extensive wetlands of Laton Swamp and Bellwood Swamp.