2011 Map of Port Royal

About this map

The Rappahannock River defines the geography of this quadrangle, its winding course punctuated by distinctive river turns like Popcastle Turn and Lagrange Turn. The historic riverside settlements of Port Royal and Port Conway face one another across the water, linked by the James Madison Memorial Bridge. This 2011 survey documents a landscape where agricultural history and prominent estates remain visible, including the Belle Grove and Camden properties. The river’s importance to navigation is evidenced by named reaches and bars such as Slipe Reach and Buckners Reach. Away from the main channel, the map captures a network of rural communities and junctions like Rollins Fork, Office Hall, and Welcome. Local history is anchored by several burial grounds, including Emmanuel Cemetery and Salem Cemetery, while the southern portion of the map extends into the military boundaries of Fort A P HL.