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1956 Map of Independent Hill

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Independent Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Lake Jackson and the winding course of Occoquan Creek dominate this mid-century survey of the Prince William County landscape. To the north, the growing hub of Manassas is clearly defined, featuring the Old Dominion Speedway, the County Fairgrounds, and educational institutions like Osbourn High Sch. The map records a transition from the structured street grids of the northern settlements to the rural, forested stretches of the Prince William Forest Park and the northern edge of Quantico Marine Base.

Smaller crossroads and historically significant sites are documented throughout the interior, including Brentsville, Canova, and Independent Hill. Genealogists and local historians will find value in the placement of several community landmarks, such as Woodbine Ch, Sacred Heart Ch, and the Minniville Cem. The infrastructure of the era is marked by the Southern railroad line and various utilities, including a Power Station and a Lookout Tower, reflecting the regional development occurring in Northern Virginia during the 1950s.