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1969 Map of Ruther Glen

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Ruther Glen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Ruther Glen and the surrounding Caroline County countryside are depicted here during a period of transition as Interstate 95 began to redefine the local landscape. The map centers on the historical crossroads of Carmel Church and the railroad stop at Ruther Glen, where the St Margarets Ch stands. While modern infrastructure like a Pipeline and new developments like Caroline Pines appear, the map remains anchored by older rural identifiers such as McBryant Corner, Peatross, and Signboard.

Evidence of the region's deep history is present at a Civil War Fort located near the North Anna River and Fox Bridge. The terrain is defined by a dense network of swampy bottoms, including Reedy Swamp and Rofe Swamp, which feed into the Mattaponi River. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade and numerous family-named landmarks like Moncure Corner and Patersons Corner, reflecting the area's long-standing genealogical roots.