Old Maps of Manassas, Virginia for Metal Detecting

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Manassas, 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. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 1943 Map of Catlett, 1955 Print
    1943 Map of Catlett, 1955 Print
    1943 Catlett
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Fauquier and Prince William counties center on the Southern Railway as it links rural hubs and farming estates. Genealogists can trace family footprints across dozens of local landmarks, from Vint Hill Farm to Dunkard Church and Balls Mill.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 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.

  13. 1948 Map of Washington
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1951 Map of Manassas, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Manassas, 1952 Print
    1951 Manassas
    1952 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Northern Virginia is captured here during a period of steady growth along the historic Southern Railway and Lee Highway corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named locations such as Johnsons Corner, Cobbs Corner, and rural landmarks like Rock Hill Ch.

  15. 1951 Map of Independent Hill, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Independent Hill, 1953 Print
    1951 Independent Hill
    1953 Print · USGS
    Prince William County in the early fifties shows a landscape of small hamlets and wooded creek valleys before the major arrival of modern suburbs. You can locate rural landmarks like the Longview Park Speedway, find the Hixson Cem, or trace the winding Occoquan Creek.

  16. 1953 Map of Gainesville, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Gainesville, 1954 Print
    1953 Gainesville
    1954 Print · USGS
    The hallowed ground of Prince William County is documented here in the early fifties, just as the region began to balance its deep Civil War history with post-war growth. Researchers can trace ancestral connections through sites like Sudley Springs, the Groveton Confederate Cem, and the Vinton Hall Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1953 Map of Nokesville, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Nokesville, 1954 Print
    1953 Nokesville
    1954 Print · USGS
    Prince William County in the early fifties remains a landscape of rail-side hamlets and winding creek bottoms. Researchers can trace the original footprints of Nokesville and Brentsville or locate rural landmarks like Woodlawn Ch and the grounds of Camp Upshur.

  18. 1956 Map of Independent Hill, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Independent Hill, 1959 Print
    1956 Independent Hill
    1959 Print · USGS
    Prince William County in the mid-fifties showcases a landscape of growing towns and winding waterways. Researchers can trace the development of MANASSAS near the Old Dominion Speedway or find rural landmarks like Brentsville, Woodbine Ch, and Minniville Cem.

  19. 1957 Map of Manassas, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Manassas, 1958 Print
    1957 Manassas
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northern Virginia was beginning its transition from rural farmland to suburban hub during the late fifties. You can trace the development of Manassas Park and Yorkshire or locate local landmarks like St Johns Ch and the Drive-in Theater.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1957 Map of Quantico, 1961 Print
    1957 Map of Quantico, 1961 Print
    1957 Quantico
    1961 Print · USGS
    Prince William County in the late fifties shows the expansion of military and park lands along the Potomac. Trace the footprint of Quantico Marine Base and Prince William Forest Park, or locate landmarks like Lebeau Airport and Woodbine Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1957 Map of Washington, 1966 Print
    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.
    5 unique versions available

  22. 1961 Map of Washington
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1966 Map of Manassas, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Manassas, 1967 Print
    1966 Manassas
    1967 Print · USGS
    Manassas and Centreville undergo rapid suburban transformation in the mid-sixties as new neighborhoods rise along the Lee Highway. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Manassas Park, locate rural sites like State Prison Camp No 30, or follow the Southern Railway through Clifton.
    4 unique versions available

  24. 1966 Map of Independent Hill, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Independent Hill, 1968 Print
    1966 Independent Hill
    1968 Print · USGS
    Prince William County is captured during its mid-century transition, showing the area between the growing Manassas outskirts and the Marine Corps lands. Researchers can locate community anchors like Sacred Heart Cath Ch, the Old Dominion Speedway, and the waters of Lake Jackson.
    5 unique versions available

  25. 1966 Map of Nokesville, 1969 Print
    1966 Map of Nokesville, 1969 Print
    1966 Nokesville
    1969 Print · USGS
    Prince William County in the mid-1960s remained a landscape of rural crossroads and river-fed farmland. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Nokesville, Brentsville, and Aden, alongside landmarks like Daniels Mill and Valley View Cem.
    5 unique versions available

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