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2019 Map of Truhart

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Carlton Corner and Allen Shop Corner anchor the northern reaches of this coastal plain landscape, where the headwaters of numerous swamp systems define the local geography. The area is characterized by a dense network of slow-moving water bodies, including Exol Swamp, Holmes Swamp, and the winding Dragon Swamp along the eastern boundary. These wetlands are interspersed with small upland communities such as Dragonville and Truhart, which are connected by historic routes like The Trail.

Southward, the terrain meets the tidal influence of the Mattaponi River, where Gleason Marsh and Davis Beach mark the transition from inland forest to riverine environment. Local industry and historic land use are evident at Allens Millpond, while genealogy researchers can find the Exol Cem near the northern border. This survey illustrates a rural Virginia landscape where the natural drainage of Tastine Swamp and Timber Branch Swamp has dictated the placement of roads and settlements.