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1968 Map of Gainesville

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Gainesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Manassas National Battlefield Park preserves the complex terrain of the Virginia Piedmont, where historical landmarks like the Stone House, Dogan House, and Henry House stand alongside military geography including Matthews Hill and Battery Heights. The map documents the mid-to-late 20th-century character of Gainesville and Catharpin, showing a transition from the agricultural landscape to suburban developments such as Gypsum Hill Estates and Breezy Knolls Estates.

Along the winding course of Bull Run, the map identifies significant cultural sites like the Groveton Confederate Cem and Sudley Springs. Transportation patterns are defined by the Southern railroad line and modern updates shown in purple, reflecting the growth of Wellington and Rixlew. Educational and institutional history is well-represented through the Linton Hall Military Sch and the expansive Conway-Robinson Memorial State Forest.