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1892 Map of Spottsylvania, 1898 Print
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1892 Map of Spottsylvania

USGS Topo · Published 1898

About this map

The Rappahannock River carves a winding path through this Piedmont landscape, serving as a historic boundary for the Virginia counties of Culpeper, Fauquier, and Spottsylvania. Surveyed in the late 1880s, the terrain reveals a network of small crossroad settlements and traditional waystations such as Wilderness Tavern, Todds Tavern, and Wallers Tavern. Industrial activity is evident in the presence of the Vaucluse Gold Mine and the White Hall Gold Mine, highlighting the region's mineral history. Transportation is defined by river crossings like Raccoon Ford and the Germanna Bridge, alongside the path of the Narrow Gauge Railroad. For genealogists, the map is a detailed record of late 19th-century community hubs, from Chancellorsville and Locust Grove to numerous rural sanctuaries like Shady Grove Church and New Hope Church.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1892
Date Published1898
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125000
Physical Dimensions16.45 x 19.94 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain