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2016 Map of Wilton

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Wilton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Tidewater region of Virginia, where the Rappahannock River and Piankatank River define a landscape of deeply finger-cut peninsulas, is documented here in 2016. The map reveals the intricate shoreline of Middlesex County, where points like Ginney Point, Doctor Point, and Greys Point extend into the broad tidal waters. Inland, small crossroad communities such as Free Shade Corner, Hartfield, and Syringa anchor the rural infrastructure between the marshes and creeks.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the placement of family landmarks and resting places, including the Ebenezer Cem and Mathews Chapel Cem near Cobbs Creek. The map also captures the critical river crossings at Norris Bridge and Twigg Bridge, which connect these disparate necks of land. From the residential developments at Piankatank Shores to the wetlands of Pratts Mill Swamp, the document illustrates the modern character of these historic riverine settlements.