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2022 Map of Runnymede

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Runnymede
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The boundary between Surry Co and Isle of Wight Co bisects a landscape defined by an intricate network of wetlands and wooded pocosin. In this modern survey, rural crossroads such as Delk Crossroads and California Crossroads remain central landmarks in a region dominated by the hydrological patterns of Moores Swamp and Mill Swamp. This particular topography of low-lying swampy terrain has dictated the placement of long-standing community centers like Runnymede and Beachland, as well as the historic Derrings Mill.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several significant burial grounds, including Mount Moriah Cem and Cypress Baptist Church Cem, which anchor the local landscape. The presence of Wells Airport and the lingering name of Moorings reflect the ongoing balance between traditional agricultural use and modern infrastructure. From the Willy Cox Pocosin to the Belle Meadow Pocosin, the map reveals the persistent character of these coastal plain wetlands.