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1968 Map of Lively

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Lively
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Lively serves as a local hub on this Northern Neck peninsula during the late 1960s, surrounded by a landscape defined by tidewater creeks and established crossroads. The intricate shoreline of the Rappahannock River is marked by tidal flats and the expansive estate of Belle Isle. Inland, the economy and community life are grounded in landmarks like Balls Millpond and Blakemore Millpond, alongside numerous rural houses of worship including Hopewell Ch and Beulah Ch.

The map reveals a transition between old waterfront settlements like Morattico and inland growth near Lively Sch and the Lively Airport. Navigation and commerce along the river are evidenced by Griffins Landing and Colbert Pt. The presence of several Gravel Pits and named branches such as Balls Branch and Little Branch further illustrate the area's geological and drainage patterns at the time of this 1968 survey.