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1966 Map of Indian Head

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Indian Head
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The U S Naval Propellant Plant dominates the peninsula between the Potomac River and Mattawoman Creek, a strategic installation central to the mid-century identity of Indian Head. This 1960s survey illustrates a landscape deeply shaped by military and maritime history, where the U S Government RR connects the riverside facilities to the town center. Residential developments like Potomac Heights and Warington Hills reflect the area's growth during the Cold War era.

Further south, the character shifts toward historic landings and conservation. Smallwood State Park preserves the area around the Smallwood House, while the sprawling Doncaster State Forest covers the southern interior. Genealogists will find significant local sites including Chicamuxen Cem, Alexandria Ch, and several historic wharves such as Proctors Wharf and Poseys Wharf, marking the points where the river remained the primary engine of local commerce.