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2011 Map of Morattico

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Rappahannock River defines the landscape of this coastal Virginia region, where the water has long dictated the patterns of settlement and commerce. Small communities and landings dot the shoreline, from Morattico and Simonson on the northern neck to Butylo and Bayport on the southern banks. This area is characterized by an intricate network of waterways like Farnham Creek and Morattico Creek, which carve into the land to create distinct geographic features such as Folly Neck and Curletts Point.

Genealogists and local historians can find significant landmarks preserved on the map, including Milden Cemetery and Emmanuel Cemetery. The reliance on river access is evident through the numerous charted docks and landings, such as Laytons Landing and Garretts Landing, alongside coastal navigation aids like the Bowlers Rock Lighthouse. Inland, the map captures the transition to agricultural and rural living at places like Simons Corner and Ivondale.