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2019 Map of Waverly

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Waverly serves as the primary hub of this landscape, its grid layout intersected by Railroad Ave and the modern alignment of S Co Dr. The town's historical geography is anchored by the Waverly Cem and a network of local roads that lead into the surrounding lowlands. The terrain is defined by a dense system of wetlands and slow-moving water, where the Blackwater River snakes eastward, joined by tributaries such as Spring Br. These waters often pool into significant basins like Avery Millpond and Bryant Pond.

The rural character of the area is highlighted by the vast Otterdam Swamp and Coppahaunk Swamp, which dictate the placement of crossings such as Blunts Bridge. To the northeast, the smaller settlement of Carsley sits near the edge of Johnchecohunk Swamp, illustrating how early Virginia development navigated the complex drainage patterns of the coastal plain. Scattered landmarks like Coppahaunk Spring further mark the relationship between the local community and its water sources.