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1966 Map of Jeffersonton

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Jeffersonton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The Rappahannock River serves as the central artery and county boundary on this mid-century survey, winding between Fauquier, Rappahannock, and Culpeper Counties. The settlement pattern reflects a deeply rooted rural landscape, anchored by established hamlets like Jeffersonton and Amissville. Local life revolves around a network of country churches, including Providence Ch near the northern boundary and Rising Zion Ch in the south, while Cliff Mills and Waterloo sit along the river's path, marking historic points of transit and industry.

Industrial and recreational footprints appear through the Fauquier Springs Country Club and the Hillcrest Memory Gardens. The topography is defined by the drainage of several runs, such as Thumb Run and Carter Run, which flow toward the Rappahannock from the slopes of Piney Mountain. Notable for genealogists are the numerous family and church cemeteries scattered across the ridge lines and crossroads like Palmers Crossroads.