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1966 Map of Catlett

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Catlett
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Southern railroad line anchors the rural landscape of Fauquier County in the late 1960s, connecting the small trackside communities of Catlett, Casanova, and Calverton. This area of the Piedmont is defined by the winding course of Cedar Run and its numerous tributaries, including Kettle Run and Turkey Run. The northern portion of the map is dominated by the Vint Hill Farms Station Military Reservation, while the surrounding countryside is dotted with long-established social centers like Greenwich and Auburn.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific landmarks, from the Balls Mill site on Licking Run to a series of country houses of worship such as Trinity Ch, Oak Shade Ch, and Little Zion Ch. The map also captures the local extraction industry at the Shale Pit and a Quarry near Walnut Grove Ch, illustrating the balance between traditional agriculture and early industrial activity during this period.