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1968 Map of Mount Landing

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Mount Landing
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Rappahannock River defines the northeastern boundary of this Essex County landscape, where tidal marshes and numerous creeks like Mount Landing Creek cut through the coastal plain. Inland, the settlement pattern reflects Virginia's rural heritage, with small communities and church-centered crossroads such as Caret, Desha, and Kino dotting the terrain. The map captures a moment of infrastructure growth, specifically noting highway segments under construction near Henley Fork.

Several historic water features, including Scotts Millpond and Cheatwood Millpond, indicate the legacy of early milling along the drainages of Hoskins Creek. Genealogists will find particular value in the locations of community landmarks like Hermon Ch, St Johns Ch, and the Tidewater Memorial Hospital Cem. From the waterfront at Jenkins Landing to the inland ridges at Rexburg, the map details a region where river access and creek systems shaped both industry and local identity.