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1925 Map of Indian Head

Name: 1925 Topographic Map of Indian Head
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

The Potomac River dominates this mid-century survey, serving as the primary corridor between the Maryland and Virginia shorelines during a time of significant maritime activity. Along the western banks, the Naval Proving Grounds at Indian Head contrast with the historic landscape of Mt Vernon and the academic grounds of Gunston Hall School. The map captures a transition in transportation, showing both the established Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac RR and the Steamboat Route threading through the river bends.

Commerce and community life are grounded at the water's edge at sites like Mattinglys Wharf and Grinders Wharf, while inland, the rural character is defined by landmarks such as Pohick Church and Millards Mill. This record illustrates the dense network of early schools, including the Potters Hill School and Woodlawn School, and small post offices like Fenwick P O that once anchored these tidewater settlements.