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1966 Map of Chancellorsville

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Chancellorsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Fredericksburg-Spotsylvania National Military Park dominates this landscape in the mid-1960s, preserving the dense woods and critical crossings where the Rapidan River meets Elys Ford. The map meticulously preserves the geography of conflict, showing the intricate network of preservation drives such as Sickles Drive and Jackson Road that weave through the preserved battleground. Key memorials, including the Jackson Monument and Hays Monument, mark specific tactical points across the terrain.

Beyond the military park, the rural character of Spotsylvania County is evident in small settlements like Wilderness Corner and Cookstown. Local industry and history are anchored by features such as the Furnace Ruins at Jackson Furnace and several country houses of worship, including Wilderness Ch and Mt Olive Ch. The physical legacy of transport is captured by the prominent railroad grade cutting through the center of the sheet near Brockroad.