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1968 Map of Dahlgren

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Dahlgren
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

U S Naval Reservation Dahlgren Weapons Laboratory dominates the riverfront landscape where the Potomac River meets the tidal inlets of Machodoc Creek. This 1968 field-checked survey reveals a specialized military-industrial geography, featuring the U S Government Railroad, a Golf Course, and a Marina serving the base personnel. Beyond the laboratory gates, the terrain transitions into a mosaic of rural settlements and agricultural family lands.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific landmarks across the northern neck, from family-named sites like Bumbry Cem and Carruthers Corner to congregational centers such as Oakland Ch and Union Bethel Ch. The transportation network of the era is anchored by the Harry W Nice Memorial Bridge Toll, connecting the Virginia shore at Mathias Point Neck to Maryland across the wide reach of the Potomac.