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1966 Map of Brandy Station

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Brandy Station
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Brandy Station and the rolling agricultural lands of Culpeper County are meticulously detailed in this mid-century survey, showcasing a landscape defined by its river systems and rural outposts. The Hazel River winds through the central portion of the sheet, joined by numerous tributaries like Muddy Run and Ruffans Run, while the Rappahannock River forms the eastern boundary with Fauquier County. This geography dictated the placement of early infrastructure, from the Kerrick Bridge crossing to the Southern railroad line that anchored the community at Brandy Station.

Local history and genealogy are preserved through the naming of small settlements and religious centers, including Rixeyville and Alanthus. The map identifies critical community landmarks such as Oak Shade Ch, Mt Zion Ch, and the Rixeyville Sch. Distinctive terrain like Sheads Mtn and Fleetwood Hill provide context for the region's topography, while scattered cemeteries and family plots are marked throughout the countryside.