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2010 Map of Herndon

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Herndon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

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Washington Dulles International Airport dominates the western landscape of this northern Virginia quadrangle, reflecting the late 20th-century evolution of the region from agrarian roots into a major aviation and technology hub. Traces of the area's older history remain visible through landmarks like Sully Plantation and Kidwell Farm, while the town of Herndon and communities like Chantilly and Sterling Park show the dense suburban infill typical of the era.

A network of modern transit corridors, including the Dulles Access Road and Herndon Parkway, weave between established neighborhoods and newer developments such as the New Dominion Technology Park. Traditional landmarks such as the Chestnut Grove Cemetery and the Frying Pan Cemetery provide anchor points for genealogists, while numerous small watercourses like Horsepen Run and Follylick Branch continue to define the underlying topography amidst the paved landscape.