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2016 Map of Rappahannock Academy

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Rappahannock Academy
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 northern edge of this landscape, its course marked by various bars and reaches such as Arnolds Bar Channel and Farleyvale Reach. This region, where Caroline, Stafford, and King George counties meet, is characterized by a network of small settlements and family-named landmarks. The historic community of Rappahannock Academy sits inland from the river, connected by the Tidewater Trl to other crossroads like Maryton and Moss Neck.

Further south, the terrain becomes more intricate with numerous small tributaries like Goldenvale Cr and Turkey Track Cr. These waterways support several impoundments, including Travis Lake, Fish Hook Lake, and Madison Pond. The map reveals a legacy of local industry and rural life at Travis Mill, Liberty, and Mica, while the Mount Dew Cem provides a point of interest for those tracing local family history in this corner of Virginia.