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2011 Map of Fairfax

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Fairfax and its surrounding suburbs appear as a dense network of residential estates and institutional hubs in the early 21st century. The map highlights the sprawling George Mason University Fairfax Campus at the heart of the region, surrounded by established communities like Mantua, Lord Fairfax Estates, and Oakton. The landscape is defined by its water management systems, featuring numerous reservoirs and flood control structures including Lake Royal, Lake Braddock, and the Burke Lake Dam.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the distribution of historic burial grounds such as Mount Zoar Cemetery, Saint Marys Cemetery, and the Clifton Cemetery. The map also preserves the identity of older crossroads and milling sites like Waples Mill and Fairfax Station Post Office, showing how these former rural centers have been integrated into the modern suburban fabric of Northern Virginia.