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1966 Map of Fredericksburg

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Fredericksburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Fredericksburg and its surrounding riverine landscape are captured here in the mid-1960s, showing a city deeply defined by its military and colonial heritage. The Rappahannock River serves as the central artery, separating the city from settlements like Falmouth and Chatham Heights. Historic preservation is evident through the extensive reaches of the Fredericksburg-Spotsylvania National Military Park, including landmarks such as Artillery Ridge and Confederate Ridge.

Infrastructure in this era includes the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac RR and the Shannon Airport south of Sylvania Heights. Educational and institutional anchors like Mary Washington College and the Mary Washington Hospital stand near the city center, while suburban growth is visible in emerging neighborhoods like Grafton Village and Highland Homes. The map also preserves the location of Washingtons Boyhood Home at Ferry Farm, anchoring the area's deep history.