Old Maps of Fairfax County, Virginia for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 158 historic maps of Fairfax County. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Fairfax County's past.


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
    Northern Virginia and the capital region appear here in the decade before the turn of the century, showing a landscape of river estates and rail-connected villages. Researchers can trace early property sites and historic river landings from Mt. Vernon to Occoquan and Falls Church.

  2. 1891 Map of Mt. Vernon
    1891 Map of Mt. Vernon
    1891 Mt. Vernon
    1891 Print · USGS
    Northern Virginia and the D.C. area appear here in the late nineteenth century, as the rail-and-river economy connected rural counties to the capital. Researchers can trace ancestral roots through dozens of local landmarks, including Arlington National Cemetery, the Fox Ferry, and historic towns like Occoquan and Vienna.

  3. 1893 Map of Frederick
    1893 Map of Frederick
    1893 Frederick
    1893 Print · USGS
    Maryland's Piedmont region at the end of the nineteenth century reveals a landscape defined by the Potomac River and the rise of rail transit. Researchers can trace the path of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal or locate local hubs like Poolesville and Buckeystown.

  4. 1894 Map of Warrenton
    1894 Map of Warrenton
    1894 Warrenton
    1894 Print · USGS
    Virginia's northern Piedmont and mountain gaps are mapped here in the late nineteenth century as the rail-and-river economy flourished. Genealogists can trace family names and small crossroads from Warrenton and Brentsville to White Sulphur Springs.
    9 unique versions available

  5. 1894 Map of Frederick
    1894 Map of Frederick
    1894 Frederick
    1894 Print · USGS
    Maryland's Piedmont region in the late nineteenth century was a complex network of river crossings and railway junctions. Researchers can trace the path of the Baltimore & Ohio R. R. past Sugar Loaf Mtn. and locate historic river sites like Nolands Ferry.
    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
    The Potomac River valley south of the capital was still largely a landscape of crossroads and rail depots in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists can trace the rural reaches of Fairfax through landmarks like Arlington National Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, and Tyson Cross Roads.
    6 unique versions available

  7. 1897 Map of Mt. Vernon
    1897 Map of Mt. Vernon
    1897 Mt. Vernon
    1897 Print · USGS
    Northern Virginia and the Potomac River appear in the late nineteenth century as a landscape of rural crossroads and strategic fortifications. Trace the early footprints of Vienna, Herndon, and Manassas along the path of the Southern R. R.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1900 Map of Washington
    1900 Map of Washington
    1900 Washington
    1900 Print · USGS
    The capital region at the turn of the century shows a landscape of river-borne commerce and expanding rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace defunct transport links like the Shepherd Ferry and early suburbs like North Takoma and Jackson City.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1908 Map of Rockville
    1908 Map of Rockville
    1908 Rockville
    1908 Print · USGS
    Montgomery County was a rural landscape of crossroads and rail towns in the early twentieth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Metropolitan Branch and early transit lines like the Georgetown and Rockville Electric Road through towns such as Rockville and Washington Grove.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1908 Map of Seneca
    1908 Map of Seneca
    1908 Seneca
    1908 Print · USGS
    The Potomac River valley at the turn of the century shows a vital landscape of canal commerce and emerging rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites across the Maryland-Virginia border, from Poolesville to river crossings at Whites Ferry and Edwards Ferry.
    7 unique versions available

  11. 1913 Map of Indian Head
    1913 Map of Indian Head
    1913 Indian Head
    1913 Print · USGS
    The Potomac River tidewater south of the capital was a region of defensive forts and busy river landings before the First World War. Researchers can trace the early layout of the Naval Proving Grounds and locate family landmarks like Mattinglys Wharf or the Granny Thompson School.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1915 Map of Fairfax
    1915 Map of Fairfax
    1915 Fairfax
    1915 Print · USGS
    Northern Virginia in the early twentieth century appears as a collection of quiet rail towns and farmsteads. Trace the old routes of the Southern RR and find family-named landmarks like Sideburn, Balls Ford, and Bear School.
    4 unique versions available

  13. 1923 Map of Indian Head
    1923 Map of Indian Head
    1923 Indian Head
    1923 Print · USGS
    Maryland and Virginia meet along the Potomac in the 1920s, a period when steamboats and early highways still defined regional travel. Genealogists can trace family footprints through sites like Marshall Hall PO, Pohick Church, and the Woodlawn School (Colored).
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1923 Map of Rockville
    1923 Map of Rockville
    1923 Rockville
    1923 Print · USGS
    Montgomery County was a landscape of rail-linked towns and river valleys in the early twentieth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Rockville or search for family-named landmarks like Mt Zion and the path of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal.
    4 unique versions available

  15. 1925 Map of Indian Head
    1925 Map of Indian Head
    1925 Indian Head
    1925 Print · USGS
    The Potomac River corridor in the mid-1920s reveals a landscape of strategic military installations and historic river landings. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Indian Head, find local landmarks like Pohick Church, or locate defunct river hubs such as Budds Ferry.
    6 unique versions available

  16. 1927 Map of Quantico
    1927 Map of Quantico
    1927 Quantico
    1927 Print · USGS
    Prince William County and the Potomac riverfront appear here in the late twenties, captured just as military and transit corridors began to reshape the rural landscape. Researchers can trace the early foundations of the Marine Corps Reservation and locate vanished local landmarks like Minnieville Store and the Sinclairs Mill.

  17. 1933 Map of Middleburg
    1933 Map of Middleburg
    1933 Middleburg
    1933 Print · USGS
    Northern Virginia is captured here in the years following the Great War, showing a landscape defined by its ridges and historical milestones. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like the Henry House, Beverly Mill, and rural centers such as Hickory Grove.

  18. 1940 Map of Quantico
    1940 Map of Quantico
    1940 Quantico
    1940 Print · USGS
    Coastal Virginia and Maryland are captured here during the late pre-war era, showing the growing military footprint around the Potomac. Genealogists can trace family names and landmarks like Sinclairs Mill, Bacon Race School, and the historic Dumfries settlement.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1943 Map of Quantico
    1943 Map of Quantico
    1943 Quantico
    1943 Print · USGS
    Coastal Northern Virginia in the mid-1940s reveals a region transitioning from a rural riverfront to a strategic military hub. Researchers can trace the early layout of the Marine Corps Reservation or locate family sites like Shacklet PO and Old Chopawamsic Ch.

  20. 1943 Map of Arcola, 1957 Print
    1943 Map of Arcola, 1957 Print
    1943 Arcola
    1957 Print · USGS
    Northern Virginia remains a landscape of quiet crossroads and family farms during the mid-1940s. Genealogists can trace rural life through landmarks like Watson Sch, Conklin Ch, and the small settlement of Lenah along the Lee-Jackson Memorial Highway.
    3 unique versions available

  21. 1944 Map of Belvoir
    1944 Map of Belvoir
    1944 Belvoir
    1944 Print · USGS
    Fairfax County is shown at a pivotal moment in the 1940s, balancing its historic riverfront estates with wartime military expansion. Genealogists can trace old family sites and stations near Woodbridge, Colchester, and the landmark Gunston Hall.

  22. 1944 Map of Fairfax
    1944 Map of Fairfax
    1944 Fairfax
    1944 Print · USGS
    Northern Virginia at the height of the Second World War remains a landscape of rail-connected villages and rural schools. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through landmarks like Oak Grove Store, Bear School, and the historic Washington and Old Dominion RR.

  23. 1944 Map of Occoquan
    1944 Map of Occoquan
    1944 Occoquan
    1944 Print · USGS
    Northern Virginia at the peak of the war years shows a landscape of rural crossroads and riverfront settlements. Genealogists and historians can locate family-named landmarks like Davis Store, local schools such as Agnesville Sch, and the rail infrastructure of Featherstone Sta.

  24. 1944 Map of Indian Head
    1944 Map of Indian Head
    1944 Indian Head
    1944 Print · USGS
    Maryland's riverine defense and rural character are on full display during the mid-1940s as the U. S. Naval Proving Ground expands along the Potomac River. You can trace wartime infrastructure and local heritage through landmarks like Grinders Wharf, Mason Springs Sch, and the Govt RR.

  25. 1944 Map of Arcola
    1944 Map of Arcola
    1944 Arcola
    1944 Print · USGS
    Northern Virginia was a landscape of quiet crossroads and rural parishes during the mid-forties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through landmarks like Watson-Sch, Mt Zion Ch, and the small settlement of Arcola.

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