1925 Map of Indian Head

About this map

Indian Head serves as a focal point for this Potomac River survey, which captures the river corridor during the mid-1920s as it transitions from historic landed estates to military and industrial use. The map illustrates the maritime infrastructure of the era through numerous landings and wharves, such as Mattinglys Wharf and Proctors Wharf, which supported local commerce and the Proving Grounds. On the Virginia shore, the landscape is defined by large tracts including the Fort Humphreys National Forest and historic sites like Pohick Church and Mt Vernon. The inclusion of underwater contours and soundings provides a rare look at the navigable channels of the Potomac River and Occoquan Bay. Local economic life is marked by agricultural and milling sites, notably Millards Mill, while schools like Gunston Hall School and Granny Thompson School identify the social centers of these riverine communities.