1944 Map of Belvoir

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Fort Belvoir dominates this wartime landscape along the Potomac River, appearing as a major hub of activity during the Second World War. The peninsula of Mason Neck remains largely undeveloped, defined by its intricate shoreline along Pohick Bay and Gunston Cove. This survey reveals a transition from the colonial-era estates like Gunston Hall to modern infrastructure such as the District of Columbia Penal Institute at Lorton. Transportation is anchored by the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac RR, which connects the small settlements of Woodbridge and Colchester. Cultural landmarks, including Shiloh Ch and the Fairfax Ruins, provide valuable data for genealogists and local historians tracing the evolution of Fairfax County as it grew from a collection of rural stations like Pohick Sta and Accotink Sta into a critical military and residential corridor.