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2016 Map of Montross

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Montross
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Montross serves as a central hub for this portion of Virginia's Northern Neck, where the landscape is defined by the winding network of Catpoint Cr and its numerous swamps. The mapping reveals a rural economy historically tied to water management, as evidenced by several significant impoundments including Chandlers Millpond, Weavers Millpond, and Omohundra Millpond. These millponds, fed by runs like Ruin Br and Omohundra Run, suggest a legacy of local industry integrated into the marshy terrain.

Smaller crossroads and family-named locales such as Farmers Fork, Ramey Fork, and Tallent Town are scattered throughout the territory, often situated on higher ground between drainages like Grandmammy Swamp and Poorhouse Swamp. Genealogists will find several burial grounds noted, including Welcome Grove Cem and Menokin Cem. The map also captures the Westmoreland and Richmond County boundary as it cuts through the southern reaches near Havelock and Sexton Hill.