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2011 Map of Millers Tavern

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Millers Tavern
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Millers Tavern and the surrounding crossroads of Essex and King and Queen Counties are defined by a network of low-lying wetlands and historic road junctions. The landscape is dominated by extensive drainage systems including Dragon Swamp, Sturgeon Swamp, and Mussel Swamp, which have historically dictated the placement of settlements and transit routes. Small rural hubs such as Bruington and Powcan serve as anchors for the local community, connected by older thoroughfares like Powcan Rd and Bruinton Rd.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the location of Smyrna Cemetery and family-linked landmarks such as Wrights Millpond and Dickeys Hill. The area's transit history is reflected in the crossings at Jones Bridge and Bestland Bridge, which span the intricate waterways of Dragon Run. This digital survey provides a clear view of the rural settlement patterns and hydrological features that characterize this part of the Virginia Middle Peninsula.