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1966 Map of Jeffersonton

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Jeffersonton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Rappahannock River serves as a primary geographic boundary through this region, winding past historical crossroads like Waterloo and Cliff Mills. This 1966 survey, with 1980 updates, captures a Piedmont landscape defined by its network of watercourses, including Carter Run, Thumb Run, and Glascock Run. Rural life and community ties are evident in the density of landmarks such as Providence Ch near Orlean and the several Cem locations scattered throughout the hills.

South of the river, Jeffersonton emerges as a key focal point, surrounded by local institutions like Upper Zion Ch, Rising Zion Ch, and the Fauquier Springs Country Club. The presence of the Hillcrest Memory Gardens and several smaller church sites suggests a landscape with deep family roots and long-established local histories. Transport and recreation of the era are documented through features such as a Landing Strip, a Golf Course, and a Trailer Park, reflecting the mid-century development of the Virginia countryside.