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1966 Map of Joplin

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

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Quantico Marine Corps Schools dominate the southern portion of this mid-1960s survey, marking a period of significant military infrastructure in Northern Virginia. The landscape is defined by the complex hydrology of Quantico Creek and its many branches, notably where the Lunga Reservoir and Breckenridge Reservoir have been established. These water bodies contrast with the heavily wooded elevations of Prince William Forest Park to the north, which includes recreational areas like the Oak Ridge Campground and elevated landmarks such as Hickory Ridge.

Small rural settlements and crossroads, including Joplin, Kopp, and Belfair Crossroads, provide evidence of the area's older residential patterns. The map detail extends to military installations like Camp Barrett and specialized structures such as a Lookout Tower, illustrating the dual identity of the region as both a protected natural area and a critical training ground for the Department of the Navy.