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1966 Map of Brokenburg

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Brokenburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Civil War history and rural crossroads define this portion of Spotsylvania County, particularly within the Fredericksburg-Spotsylvania National Military Park. The landscape preserves remnants of conflict, specifically several sections of Battle Trench located near the Po River and Brock Road. These defensive works stand in contrast to the quiet agricultural settlements of the mid-20th century, such as Brokenburg, Todds Tavern, and Margo.

The road network traces old routes like Whitehall Road and Rolling Road, connecting several family-named junctions including Eanes Corner and Olivers Corner. Religious life is marked by local landmarks like Shady Grove Ch and Hebron Ch. Along the waterways, including the Ta River and Glady Run, the map documents specialized local infrastructure like the Dillard Bridge and the Spotsylvania Lookout Tower, providing a detailed look at the county's infrastructure before significant modern development.