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2019 Map of Ruther Glen

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Ruther Glen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Mattaponi River and North Anna River define the northern and southern reaches of this landscape near the border of Caroline and Hanover Counties. This area is characterized by a network of drainage systems including Reedy Creek, Polecat Creek, and Saddle Swamp, which supported historical milling operations like Colemans Millpond. Small crossroads communities and family settlements are scattered throughout, notably Ruther Glen, Golansville, and the interestingly named Signboard.

Genealogists will find significant value in the mapped locations of Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery, Saint Margarets Cemetery, and Saint Pauls Cemetery. In the southern portion, the map highlights the preservation of military history within the Richmond National Battlefield Park near Fox Bridge. The terrain shows a transition from these historic grounds to modern developments like Caroline Pines, illustrating the persistent role of this corridor in Virginia's transport and settlement history.