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2010 Map of Orlean

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Orlean and Hume anchor this rural landscape in Fauquier County, where the hills are marked by prominent peaks such as Big Cobbler Mountain and Thumb Run Mountain. The drainage patterns are defined by the winding paths of Thumb Run and Carter Run, which supported early commerce at locations like Vernon Mills. This terrain is dotted with small settlements and family-named farms, including CobblerSprings Farm and Runnymeade Farm, reflecting a long-standing agricultural tradition.

Local history researchers will find several significant burial grounds, from the Leeds Cemetery in the northwest to the Poorhouse Cemetery near Angelica Branch. The map also captures infrastructure like the Ayres-Acip Airport and local landmarks such as Jerrys Shop, providing a detailed look at the community's layout before more recent development. Small communities like Ashville, Morgantown, and Conde are connected by a network of rural roads that follow the natural contours of the Virginia Piedmont.