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2016 Map of Port Royal

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Port Royal
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Rappahannock River defines the border between King George and Caroline counties, its meandering path marked by historic navigational points like Popcastle Turn, Slipe Reach, and Skinkers Neck. This 2016 survey illustrates the river’s continued significance to the region, connecting the colonial-era settlements of Port Royal and Port Conway via the James Madison Memorial Bridge. The landscape away from the water is a network of small communities and rural family-named landmarks, such as Dogue, Gera, and Office Hall.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the geography of established churches and burial grounds, including Emmanuel Cem and Salem Cem. The map captures the specialized uses of the terrain, from the Powhatan Airport near Guest Pond to the low-lying wetlands of Cleve Marsh. The intricate naming of river features like Hop Yard Bar and Mud Folly Bend reflects a deep-rooted maritime and agricultural history that persists in this part of Virginia.