2019 Map of Dahlgren

About this map

The Potomac River dominates the northern and eastern margins of this survey, where the Harry W Nice Memorial Bridge connects Virginia and Maryland. Significant military and aviation history is centered at the Dahlgren Naval Surface Warfare Center Airport, surrounded by the communities of Dahlgren and Dahlgren Center. The landscape is defined by the winding reaches of Upper Machodoc Creek and Rosier Creek, which create distinctive peninsulas like Mathias Point Neck and Pumpkin Neck. Local heritage is deeply rooted in numerous country churches and cemeteries, including the Little Ark Baptist Church and the family-named Bumbrey Cem. Portions of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail are visible, weaving through the rural stretches between Owens and Ninde, offering a look at the region's preservation of historic transit corridors.