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1952 Map of Rappahannock Academy
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1952 Map of Rappahannock Academy

USGS Topo · Published 1952

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The A P Hill Military Reservation dominates this 1952 civil reprint of a wartime survey, illustrating the transformation of the Caroline County landscape as military operations integrated with the existing rural structure. Extensive road networks such as Burma Road and Engineer Road weave through terrain marked by historic family-named junctions like Bullocks Corner and Samuels Corner. The presence of Moss Neck Manor and the nearby Moss Neck Airstrip suggests the intersection of traditional Virginia estates with mid-century aviation and defense needs. Along the northern boundary, the Rappahannock River meanders around Skinkers Neck, providing a natural contrast to the grid of training areas and reservations. Local genealogy is anchored by landmarks like Bethesda Church, Liberty Church, and Travis Mill, alongside several clusters of ruins that hint at the area's earlier agricultural and social life before federal acquisition.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1952
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 28.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain