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1966 Map of Fredericksburg

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Fredericksburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Rappahannock River serves as the central artery for this mid-century survey, dividing the city of Fredericksburg from the rising suburbs and historic sites of Stafford County. The landscape is deeply defined by its Civil War heritage, with the Fredericksburg Battlefield and Maryes Heights National Cemetery preserving the tactical terrain of the 1860s. On the north bank, Ferry Farm and the site of Washingtons Boyhood Home anchor the area's colonial history, while the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac RR follows the established transport corridor through Dahlgren Junction.

Modern growth is evident in the development of Grafton Village and Sylvania Heights, contrasting with the established campus of Mary Washington College. The map captures a transition as the traditional river-oriented economy, represented by the Fairgrounds and various gravel pits along the river, shifts toward a suburban layout featuring residential estates like Mt Pleasant Estates and infrastructure like Shannon Airport.