2019 Map of Rapidan

About this map

The Rapidan River snakes across the landscape of the Piedmont, serving as a natural boundary between Orange, Culpeper, and Madison counties. In the southern portion of the sheet, the town of Orange appears as a primary population center, with its surrounding landscape dotted by smaller settlements such as Nasons and Clifton. The terrain is characterized by prominent peaks like Jerdone Mtn and Clark Mtn, which rise above the Culpeper Basin to the north. Local history is reflected in several longstanding sites including Emmanuel Cem and Mount Calvary Church Cem. The map documents a blend of rural agriculture and small-town development, connected by a network of local roads and water crossings like the Willis Bridge over the river. Aviation also has a presence here, marked by the Arrowpoint Airport near the tri-county junction.