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2016 Map of Richardsville

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Richardsville
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 and Rapidan River converge along this stretch of the Virginia Piedmont, defining the boundaries where Fauquier, Culpeper, and Stafford counties meet. The landscape reflects a legacy of extraction and agriculture, particularly evident in the naming of settlements like Goldvein and Silver Hill, and roads such as Gold Rush Ln and Goldmine Rd. These names hint at the region's history within the Culpeper Basin, where small-scale mining and rural crossroads formed the backbone of local life.

Small communities like Sumerduck and Richardsville are connected by a network of winding roads, including Marsh Rd and Tall Cedars Rd. The area is heavily dissected by numerous waterways, such as Sumerduck Run, Rock Run, and Middle Run, which dictate the placement of local homesteads and historical sites like the Embry Cem. This survey provides a look at the rural character of the region before further modern development, preserving the proximity of these traditional settlements to the river systems.