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2011 Map of Washington

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Washington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Sperryville and Washington anchor this 2011 survey of the Rappahannock County foothills, where the Thornton River and its tributaries carve a complex drainage system through the Piedmont. The landscape is defined by its prominent ridges, from the heights of Massies Mountain and Wolf Mountain to the dramatic Big Devils Stairs in the north. Settlement patterns follow the winding river valleys, with small communities like Rediviva, Smedley, and Ashbys Corner linked by narrow mountain lanes.

Local industry and infrastructure are represented by landmarks such as Fletcher Mill and water management features like Whippoorwill Dam and Margolis Dam. The map provides a look at the modern rural fabric of the region, where family-named land features like Jenkins Hollow and Poortown Mountain persist alongside contemporary road networks. The intricate hydrography, including Beaverdam Creek and Rush River, illustrates the topographic challenges of this Virginia mountain terrain.