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1966 Map of Independent Hill

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Independent Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Manassas and its southern environs appear here during a period of transition as the suburbs of Northern Virginia began to push into the rural landscape. The northern portion of the map is anchored by the Old Dominion Speedway and the County Fairgrounds, while the surrounding terrain is defined by the winding course of the Occoquan River and the Occoquan Reservoir. To the south, the village of Brentsville stands as a point of historical interest near the confluence of Broad Run and Cedar Run.

The landscape is dotted with several small communities and rural landmarks such as Canova, Purcell, and Independent Hill. Local family history is preserved through markers like the Hixson Cem and the Minnieville Cem, alongside established institutions like the Woodbine Ch and St Marys Ch. The map also details the northern reaches of the Quantico Marine Corps Schools and Prince William Forest Park, showing the extent of public land use during the mid-20th century.