2016 Map of Lively

About this map

Belle Isle stands at the heart of this coastal Virginia landscape, where the northern shore of the Rappahannock River meets a network of tidal creeks and marshes. The area's agricultural and industrial history is visible through the numerous impoundments and water features that punctuate the interior, including Balls Millpond, Chinns Pond, and Blakemore Millpond. Small rural settlements like Morattico, Nuttsville, and Lively serve as local hubs, connected by a dense web of roads such as Morattico Rd and Belle Isle Rd. This survey documents a quiet riverine economy, with the landscape transitioning from the low-lying wetlands of Mulberry Cr and Luton Swamp to the higher ground of Lara and Robley. For those researching family history, the map precisely locates several community focal points including Bethel Cem, Norwood Cem, and Hopewell Cem.