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2011 Map of Rollins Fork

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Rollins Fork
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Rappahannock River defines the southern reach of this landscape, carving a wide path that creates distinctive landmarks like Devils Elbow and Horse Head Point. Along these banks, the historic importance of water access is evident through sites like Greenlaw Wharf and Wilmot Wharf, which once served as vital links for local commerce. Inland, the map reveals a traditional Virginia pattern of small crossroads settlements and family-named locales, including Rollins Fork, Weedons Fork, and Dickinsons Corner.

Modern recreation and long-standing community centers exist side-by-side, from the Colonial Beach Dragway in the north to the quiet grounds of Shiloh Cemetery and Oak Grove Cemetery. Significant drainages such as Mattox Creek and Jetts Creek meander through the interior, feeding into larger bodies like Portobago Bay and Green Bay, illustrating a coastal plain topography where every stream eventually meets the tide.