1951 Map of Annandale
USGS Topo · Published 1951About this map
Seven Corners and Baileys Crossroads anchor this 1951 snapshot of Fairfax County, capturing a landscape in the midst of a post-war transition from rural crossroads to suburban development. The emergence of the Shirley Memorial Highway and the Lee Boulevard transportation corridors is evident, yet the map still preserves dozens of smaller early-century residential subdivisions like Tremont Gardens, Devonshire Gardens, and Fairfax Hills. Strategic infrastructure defines the eastern edge, including the Falls Church Airport, the U S Army Depot, and the Coast Guard Radio Sta. Water management for the growing region is highlighted by the Alexandria Reservoir and Fort Belvoir Reservoir, while the legacy of the area's rural religious life remains visible at Sydenstricker Chapel and Clarks Chapel. The Southern railroad line still tracks through the southern portion of the quadrangle, serving local stops like Springfield Sta.
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Editions of this 1951 Annandale Map
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