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2016 Map of Rochelle

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Rochelle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Madison stands as a focal point in this Central Virginia landscape, where the foothills meet the Rapidan River and S River. The topography is defined by prominent rises like Tippets Mtn, Courthouse Mtn, and Banks Mtn, which overlook a network of rural communities connected by the S Seminole Trl. Local heritage is deeply rooted in sites such as Rose Park United Methodist Cem and the small settlements of Wolftown, Shelby, and Rochelle.

The map reveals an intricate drainage system including Whiteoak Run, Dark Run, and Elk Run, which once supported the namesake industry at Repton Mills. Traces of earlier times remain visible through several family and community burial grounds, including Elk Run Cem and Mount Nebo Cem. The convergence of Madison, Greene, and Orange county boundaries at the southern edge highlights the area's historical administrative layout.