Old Maps of Mount Vernon, Virginia for Metal Detecting

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 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.

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16. 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).

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19. 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.

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22. 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.

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25. 1944 Map of Mount Vernon

    

    1944 Mount Vernon

    1944 Print · USGS

    The Potomac River shoreline during the Second World War reveals a landscape of coastal fortifications and early aviation. Genealogists and historians can trace old community hubs like Gum Springs, Accokeek, and the historic Marshall Hall estate.

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28. 1948 Map of Washington

    

    1948 Washington

    1948 Print · USGS

    The Potomac and Chesapeake regions in the late 1940s reveal a landscape of expanding military reach and deep-rooted Tidewater settlements. Trace old rail corridors like the Richmond Fredericksburg & Potomac RR or locate landmarks like the Wakefield Washington Monument and St. Marys College.

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31. 1948 Map of Belvoir

    

    1948 Belvoir

    1948 Print · USGS

    Fairfax County and the Potomac River shoreline appear in the late 1940s as military expansion meets historic Virginia estates. Trace the footprint of Fort Belvoir and search for family roots near Gunston Hall, Pohick Ch, and the old settlement at Colchester.

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34. 1951 Map of Mt Vernon, 1953 Print

    

    1951 Mt Vernon

    1953 Print · USGS

    The Potomac River shoreline near Mount Vernon and Accokeek is captured here just as the suburban corridor began to take shape in the early fifties. Researchers can trace historic sites like Fort Washington, the riverside Marshall Hall Park, and family-named churches like Macedonia Ch.

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37. 1951 Map of Belvoir, 1953 Print

    

    1951 Belvoir

    1953 Print · USGS

    The Potomac shoreline in the early fifties shows a transition from historic estates to expanding military facilities. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Woodlawn Mansion, Laceys Hill Cem, and the settlement at Accotink.

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40. 1956 Map of Belvoir, 1959 Print

    

    1956 Belvoir

    1959 Print · USGS

    Fairfax County in the mid-fifties is captured here as a landscape of military expansion, riverfront estates, and early highway development. Researchers can trace family roots through Pohick Ch, Gunston Sch, and the historical grounds of Gunston Hall.

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43. 1956 Map of Mount Vernon, 1959 Print

    

    1956 Mount Vernon

    1959 Print · USGS

    The Potomac riverfront near Mount Vernon appears in the mid-fifties as suburban growth begins to touch both the Virginia and Maryland shores. Trace the development of communities like Gum Springs and Marshall Hall alongside historic sites like Harmony Hall.

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46. 1956 Map of Indian Head, 1961 Print

    

    1956 Indian Head

    1961 Print · USGS

    The Potomac shoreline in the mid-fifties is a landscape of federal reservations and tobacco-country heritage. Researchers can trace historic river landings like Proctors Wharf and significant sites such as the Indian Head Powder Factory or the Habre de Venture estate.

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49. 1957 Map of Washington, 1966 Print

    

    1957 Washington

    1966 Print · USGS

    The mid-Atlantic region during the mid-fifties and early sixties reveals a landscape of growing suburbs and vital military outposts. Researchers can trace historic river towns and shorelines from Alexandria to the Hooper Islands and St Clements Island.

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52. 1961 Map of Washington

    

    1961 Washington

    1961 Print · USGS

    The mid-Atlantic region in the late fifties is presented in remarkable detail, from the Blue Ridge foothills to the Chesapeake Eastern Shore. Researchers can trace historic river landings and military sites like Mount Vernon, Fort Belvoir, and Point Lookout.

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55. 1965 Map of Belvoir, 1967 Print

    

    1965 Belvoir

    1967 Print · USGS

    Fairfax County in the mid-sixties reveals a dense intersection of Cold War military operations and preserved colonial history along the Potomac shoreline. Researchers can trace ancestral sites at Pohick Ch and Gunston Hall, or locate family homes in Newington and Harbor View.

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58. 1966 Map of Mount Vernon, 1968 Print

    

    1966 Mount Vernon

    1968 Print · USGS

    The Potomac shoreline was transforming in the mid-sixties as suburban developments grew around historic estates. Local historians can trace the grounds of Mount Vernon, locate the Amusement Park at Marshall Hall, and find numerous neighborhood schools like Hollin Hall School.

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61. 1977 Map of Fort Belvoir, 1982 Print

    

    1977 Fort Belvoir

    1982 Print · USGS

    Northern Virginia's riverfront and developing suburbs are shown in detail during the late seventies. Researchers can trace the layout of Newington and Lorton or examine the shoreline near Gunston Cove and Occoquan Bay.

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64. 1982 Map of Washington West, 1983 Print

    

    1982 Washington West

    1983 Print · USGS

    The Virginia and Maryland suburbs were undergoing intense development in the early eighties as the capital region expanded outward. Researchers can trace the footprint of Cold War-era defense sites like Fort Belvoir and Vint Hill Farms Station alongside growing academic centers like George Mason University.

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67. 1986 Map of Washington West

    

    1986 Washington West

    1986 Print · USGS

    Northern Virginia and the D.C. metro area are captured here in the mid-eighties as suburban growth began to meet rural Fauquier County. Trace the development of the corridor from Alexandria out to Dulles and the preserved lands of Prince William Forest Park.

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70. 1989 Map of Washington

    

    1989 Washington

    1989 Print · USGS

    The Potomac River valley and Chesapeake Bay are shown in comprehensive detail during the late 1980s. Genealogists and historians can trace the transition from urban Alexandria to the rural Northern Neck, locating landmarks like Mount Vernon and Stratford Hall.

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73. 2022 Map of Fort Belvoir, 2022 Print

    

    2022 Fort Belvoir

    2022 Print · USGS

    Fort Belvoir and the surrounding tidal reaches of the Potomac are shown here in the early twenty-first century as the region balanced military growth with historic preservation. Trace family lineage through numerous small burial sites like the Fairfax Grave or Millan Potter Family Cem while exploring the developed shorelines of Pohick Bay.

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