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2022 Map of Loretto

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Loretto
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Vauters Churchyard stands as a focal point near Iraville, anchoring a landscape defined by the winding Rappahannock River and the extensive wetlands of the Northern Neck. The transition from the high grounds of Farmers Fork and Hustle down to the water is marked by numerous creeks and marshlands, including Drakes Marsh and Otterburn Marsh. The map reveals a pattern of rural settlement and agriculture structured around historically significant corridors like the Tidewater Trl, which connects several crossroad communities such as Loretto and Chance.

Hydrography plays a major role in the geography of this quadrangle, with Black Water Swamp and Occupacia Cr draining the lower elevations toward the river. Local industry and land use are evidenced by features such as Spindles Mill Pond and Taliaferro Pond, while the cultural history of the area is further preserved at Carmel Cem. This topographic survey provides a precise account of the riverine environment and the network of local roads like Supply Rd and Lloyds Rd that tie these Essex County communities together.