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2013 Map of Runnymede

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Runnymede
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Mill Swamp and its numerous tributaries, including Lumber Run and Golden Hill Br, define the hydrological character of this coastal plain landscape. Small, dispersed settlements like Runnymede and Berrymans Corner are connected by rural corridors such as White Marsh Rd, which crosses the swampy lowlands at Hundreds Bridge. The map records a quiet, agricultural and timbered region punctuated by small aviation sites like Beaver Dam Airpark and Wells Airport.

Named crossroads and small communities such as California Crossroads, Delk Crossroads, and Itata indicate the historic importance of road junctions in this part of Surry County. The drainage network is particularly dense here, with Green Swamp, Moores Swamp, and Pouches Swamp feeding into larger systems like the Blackwater River and Lower Chippokes Cr, illustrating the complex water table of the Tidewater region.