Old Maps of Fairfax County, Virginia for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Fairfax County with 125 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Fairfax County has changed over the decades.


Fairfax County, VA maps

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  1. 1890 Map of Mt. Vernon
    1890 Map of Mt. Vernon
    1890 Mt. Vernon
    1890 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including Washington, Arlington, and other nearby areas

  2. 1891 Map of Mt. Vernon
    1891 Map of Mt. Vernon
    1891 Mt. Vernon
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including Washington, Arlington, and other nearby areas

  3. 1893 Map of Frederick
    1893 Map of Frederick
    1893 Frederick
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including Germantown, Frederick, and other nearby areas

  4. 1894 Map of Warrenton
    1894 Map of Warrenton
    1894 Warrenton
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including Linton Hall, South Riding, and other nearby areas
    9 unique versions available

  5. 1894 Map of Frederick
    1894 Map of Frederick
    1894 Frederick
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including Germantown, Frederick, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  6. 1894 Map of Mt. Vernon, 1904 Print
    1894 Map of Mt. Vernon, 1904 Print
    1894 Mt. Vernon
    1904 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including Washington, Arlington, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  7. 1897 Map of Mt. Vernon
    1897 Map of Mt. Vernon
    1897 Mt. Vernon
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including Washington, Arlington, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1900 Map of Washington
    1900 Map of Washington
    1900 Washington
    1900 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including Washington, Arlington, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1908 Map of Rockville
    1908 Map of Rockville
    1908 Rockville
    1908 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1908 Map of Seneca
    1908 Map of Seneca
    1908 Seneca
    1908 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including Germantown, Gaithersburg, and other nearby areas
    7 unique versions available

  11. 1913 Map of Indian Head
    1913 Map of Indian Head
    1913 Indian Head
    1913 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including Woodlawn, Lorton, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1915 Map of Fairfax
    1915 Map of Fairfax
    1915 Fairfax
    1915 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including Centreville, Reston, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  13. 1923 Map of Indian Head
    1923 Map of Indian Head
    1923 Indian Head
    1923 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including Woodlawn, Lorton, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1923 Map of Rockville
    1923 Map of Rockville
    1923 Rockville
    1923 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  15. 1925 Map of Indian Head
    1925 Map of Indian Head
    1925 Indian Head
    1925 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including Woodlawn, Lorton, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  16. 1927 Map of Quantico
    1927 Map of Quantico
    1927 Quantico
    1927 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including Dale City, Lake Ridge, and other nearby areas

  17. 1933 Map of Middleburg
    1933 Map of Middleburg
    1933 Middleburg
    1933 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including Linton Hall, South Riding, and other nearby areas

  18. 1940 Map of Quantico
    1940 Map of Quantico
    1940 Quantico
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including Dale City, Lake Ridge, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1943 Map of Quantico
    1943 Map of Quantico
    1943 Quantico
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including Dale City, Lake Ridge, and other nearby areas

  20. 1943 Map of Arcola, 1957 Print
    1943 Map of Arcola, 1957 Print
    1943 Arcola
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including South Riding, Brambleton, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  21. 1944 Map of Belvoir
    1944 Map of Belvoir
    1944 Belvoir
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including Lorton, Newington, and other nearby areas

  22. 1944 Map of Fairfax
    1944 Map of Fairfax
    1944 Fairfax
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including Centreville, Reston, and other nearby areas

  23. 1944 Map of Occoquan
    1944 Map of Occoquan
    1944 Occoquan
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including Dale City, Lake Ridge, and other nearby areas

  24. 1944 Map of Quantico
    1944 Map of Quantico
    1944 Quantico
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including Dale City, Lake Ridge, and other nearby areas

  25. 1944 Map of Indian Head
    1944 Map of Indian Head
    1944 Indian Head
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax County, including Indian Head, Potomac Heights, and other nearby areas

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