2016 Map of Gainesville

About this map

Manassas National Battlefield Park dominates the central landscape of this northern Virginia survey, preserving the terrain of critical Civil War engagements. The topography is marked by significant high ground including Henry Hill, Matthews Hill, Chinn Ridge, and Battery Heights, which dictate the flow of modern roadways and local development. Settlement patterns show the evolution from historic hamlets like Groveton and Sudley Springs to the modern expansion of Gainesville and Linton Hall. The map reveals a high density of ancestral sites for genealogists, featuring the Taliaferro Carter Family Cem, Pittsylvania Cem, and the Groveton Confederate Cem. Educational growth is evidenced by the Northern Virginia Community College Manassas Campus and the George Mason University Prince William Campus, while the eastern edge follows the winding course of Bull Run toward the iconic Stone Bridge.