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1956 Map of Falls Church

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Falls Church
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Potomac River corridor and its industrial heritage anchor this mid-century survey, showcasing the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal alongside the massive David Taylor Model Basin and various quarries. On the Virginia side, the landscape is in a state of transition as suburban expansion begins to fill the spaces between established hubs like McLean and Falls Church. The route of the Washington and Old Dominion RR cuts through the southern portion of the map, serving as a vital link for the growing communities of Pimmit Hills and Westover.

Genealogists and local historians can find a wealth of specific local landmarks, from the historic Swinks Mill on Scott Run to numerous small houses of worship such as Gibson Grove Ch and Shiloh Ch. The map also captures the sprawling grounds of institutional landmarks like the Madeira School and Marymount Jr College, alongside early communications infrastructure marked by the Radio Towers (WARL) and the TV Tower (WTTG) in Arlington.