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1968 Map of Supply

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Supply
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Fort A P Hill Military Reservation dominates the western half of this landscape, a significant installation that fundamentally shaped land use in this part of Caroline County during the mid-20th century. Outside the military boundary, the map reveals a network of rural crossroads and farming communities like Supply, Brandywine, and Passing. These settlements are often centered around local institutions such as Ebenezer Ch and Mt Zion Ch, reflecting the deep-rooted social and genealogical history of the region.

Drainage patterns are defined by the winding course of Beverly Run and the presence of White Lake, which provide a contrast to the upland areas of the military reservation. The geography is punctuated by numerous named corners, such as Daniel Corner and Goldmans Corner, which likely served as landmarks for generations of residents. The eastern border follows the line between Caroline and Essex Counties, where Portobago Creek flows toward the Rappahannock, illustrating the natural boundaries that defined local governance and transport.