1994 Map of Rappahannock Academy

About this map

The Rappahannock River carves a deep horseshoe bend around Skinkers Neck and Slinkeys Neck, defining the northern border of this Virginia landscape. This region is characterized by its numerous small, family-named corners and crossroads, such as Olney Corner, Pullers Corner, and Eubank Corner, suggesting a deeply rooted rural social structure. Central to the map's geography is the large expanse of the Fort A P Hill Military Reservation, which encompasses numerous former homestead sites and local landmarks like Bethesda Church and Travis Mill. The inclusion of the USGS Geomagnetic Center and Moss Neck Airstrip highlights a specialized 20th-century technical and aviation layer overlaid upon the traditional riverfront wharves like Hayfield Wharf and Moons Mount Wharf.