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1966 Map of Guinea

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

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Guinea and its surroundings reflect a landscape deeply shaped by Civil War history and 1960s infrastructure. The Jackson Shrine stands as a central landmark near the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad, marking the location of Stonewall Jackson's death. This corridor served as a vital transportation artery connecting Massaponax and Summit to the larger rail network. The map captures the encroachment of modern development through Sewage Disposal Ponds and numerous Gravel Pits, contrasting with preserved commemorative spaces like the Fredericksburg-Spotsylvania Nat Mil Park.

Rural life is anchored by a network of country churches, including Forest Hill Ch, Grace Ch, and Zion Grove Ch. The eastern portion of the quadrangle is dominated by the Fort A P Hill Military Reservation, where the landscape transitions from established settlements like Corbin to restricted military terrain. Waterways such as the Poni River, Po River, and Ni River converge here, illustrating the complex drainage patterns of the Virginia coastal plain before reaching the Rappahannock River.