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2010 Map of Mount Landing

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Mount Landing
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Tappahannock and the surrounding Essex County landscape are defined by the wide Rappahannock River and its intricate network of tidal creeks and landings. This 2010 survey highlights a riverside economy historically dependent on water access, visible in the numerous small landings such as Salt Bank Landing, Baker Landing, and Persimmon Tree Landing. These points of access congregate near Mount Landing Creek, where the river’s shoreline is punctuated by Mulberry Point and Coopers Point.

Moving inland, the terrain shifts to a series of creek basins and millponds that supported local industry. Cheatwood Millpond and Scotts Millpond are still marked alongside their respective structures, Cheatwood Mill Dam and Scotts Mill Dam. Small crossroads like Caret, Dunbrooke, and Kino reveal the enduring inland settlement patterns of this coastal plain region, while Hermon Cemetery stands as a focal point for local genealogical research.