1951 Map of Joplin, 1953 Print
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1951 Map of Joplin

USGS Topo · Published 1953

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The boundary between Prince William Co and Stafford Co defines the rugged geography of this 1951 survey, a landscape increasingly shaped by federal administration. Large portions of the territory are dedicated to the Prince William Forest Park and the Quantico Marine Base, including a designated Impact Area. Within the forest park, recreational developments like Camp No 2 and Camp No 5 appear alongside the older rural signatures of the region. Local life centers on the crossroads at Joplin and Kopp, with Mt Zion Ch serving the community near the park boundary. The land is heavily dissected by the headwaters of the South Fork Quantico Creek and its many branches, illustrating the difficult terrain that characterizes this part of Northern Virginia before modern suburban expansion.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1953
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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