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2016 Map of Fairfax

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Fairfax
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

George Mason University anchors the center of this 2016 survey, where the sprawling George Mason Univ Fairfax Campus sits at the intersection of suburban growth and preserved history. The map documents an area defined by extensive residential development, showing neighborhoods like Fairchester, Mosby Woods, and Lord Fairfax Estates. Despite the modern density, the landscape is punctuated by numerous family burial grounds, such as the Ratcliffe Family Cem, Haley Family Cem, and Ford Family Cem, preserving the lineage of early settlers amidst the expansion of Fairfax and Burke.

Southward, the terrain transitions toward the large recreational basin of Burke Lake, surrounded by the Burke Lake Multi-Use Trail. This area retains significant green space compared to the commercial corridors of Fairfax Blvd and Lee Hwy to the north. Waterways like Difficult Run and Accotink Cr thread through the communities, while landmarks such as Saint Marys Catholic Church Cem and Greater Little Zion Baptist Church Cem serve as long-standing focal points for local history and genealogy.