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2022 Map of Wilton

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Wilton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Piankatank River and the Rappahannock River define this coastal Virginia landscape, where the peninsula is deeply incised by tidal creeks and marshlands. The mapping detail highlights a transition from traditional riverside landings to modern aviation at Hummel Field. Local genealogy is well-served by the inclusion of several burial sites, including Ebenezer Baptist Church Cem, Haynes Cem, and Mathews Chapel Cem, situated near established settlements like Cobbs Creek and Dixie.

Settlement patterns reveal a mix of inland crossroads such as Free Shade Corner and waterfront communities like Locklies and Piankatank Shores. Distinctive place names such as Nohead Bottom and Harmony Village offer a glimpse into the regional vernacular. The map also records the hydrological importance of sites like Barricks Millpond and Pratts Mill Swamp, which underscore the historical reliance on local water power and the persistent wetland nature of the Middle Peninsula terrain.