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1968 Map of Millers Tavern

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Millers Tavern
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Millers Tavern sits at the heart of this Tidewater landscape, where the boundaries of Essex and King and Queen counties meet amidst a complex network of waterways. The terrain is defined by the winding course of Dragon Run and Dragon Swamp, which create a natural divide between the small agricultural communities. This 1968 survey reveals a deeply rooted rural society centered around neighborhood landmarks, including the John Moncure School and numerous local congregations such as Grace Mission Church and Rock of Ages Church.

The presence of Wrights Millpond and several sprawling swamps like Sturgeon Swamp and Mussel Swamp highlight the importance of water management in this region. From the crossroads at Pauls Crossroads in the north to Powcan and Bruington in the south, the map documents the persistent settlement patterns of the Virginia Middle Peninsula before modern development shifted the character of these historic rural enclaves.