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1955 Map of Fairfax

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Fairfax
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Fairfax Station and the surrounding suburban expansion define this mid-century landscape in Fairfax County. The Southern RR railroad corridor remains a primary transit artery, connecting established communities like Jermantown and Legato while newer residential developments such as Lord Fairfax Estates and Country Club Hills begin to fill the wooded gaps. The map captures an era of educational and spiritual growth, evidenced by numerous institutions like the Eleven Oaks Sch and St Marys Ch.

Industry and public infrastructure are represented by the State Prison Camp and the Radio Tower (WPCR) near the Courthouse. Natural waterways including Accotink Creek and Popes Head Creek meander through the terrain, while historical landmarks like Waples Mill point to the area's agrarian past. This survey provides a clear view of the region as it transitioned from a collection of rural hamlets into a more integrated suburban network.