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2011 Map of Dahlgren

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Dahlgren
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Dahlgren and the surrounding riverfront of the Potomac River define this coastal landscape, where the United States Naval Proving Grounds Dam sits near the headwaters of Gambo Creek. The area’s history is anchored by numerous family and community burial sites, including Little Ark Cemetery, Bumbrey Cemetery, and Oakland Cemetery near Owens. These landmarks reflect generations of settlement along the complex network of inlets such as Upper Machodoc Creek and Chotank Creek.

The map records the transition from traditional river landings like Frank Landing, Little Ferry Landing, and Berrys Wharf to modern infrastructure, highlighted by the Harry W Nice Memorial Bridge crossing into Maryland. Inland, smaller crossroads like Alden, Ninde, and Carruthers Corner are connected by a web of local roads, while geographical features like Pumpkin Neck and Tetotum Flats illustrate the tidal terrain that has long shaped life in this part of King George County.