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1955 Map of Dahlgren

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Dahlgren
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The U S Naval Proving Ground dominates the eastern landscape along the Potomac River, featuring an extensive military infrastructure including the Burgess Airfield and the Potomac River Bridge (Toll) connecting to Maryland. Away from the shoreline, the interior of King George County is defined by a dense network of small communities and rural landmarks. Settlements such as Berthaville, Owens, and Tetotum are linked by the Blue and Star Memorial Highway, while the landscape is punctuated by local spiritual centers like Little Ark Ch and Union Bethel Ch.

Hydrography plays a central role in the region's geography, with the winding paths of Upper Machodoc Creek and Rosier Creek carving through the terrain. The map records numerous family-named landmarks and cemeteries, such as Price Cem and Spy Hill Cem, which provide valuable data for tracing local lineage. This mid-century survey captures the area at a time of significant military presence balanced with traditional Virginia coastal plain settlement patterns.