2010 Map of Madison Mills

About this map

The Rapidan River and its numerous tributaries, including Beaverdam Run, Great Run, and Beautiful Run, carve a network through this Piedmont landscape at the border of Madison and Orange Counties. Named for the industrial heritage of the region, Madison Mills sits at a critical bend in the river, joined by other historic crossroads like Twymans Mill and Locust Dale. The terrain is punctuated by significant rises such as Lost Mountain, while the hydrology is defined by a sequence of man-made structures including Malvern Dam and a series of numbered impoundments on Beautiful Run. Local genealogy is anchored by the Kemper Cemetery and long-standing hamlets like Radiant, Aroda, and Burnt Tree, reflecting a rural settlement pattern that follows the winding course of ancient roads like Spicers Mill Rd and Jones Mill Rd.