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1966 Map of Joplin

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

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Prince William Forest Park and the training grounds of the Quantico Marine Corps Schools dominate this mid-century landscape on the border of Prince William and Stafford counties. The map captures a transition period for the region, where the wooded headwaters of Quantico Creek and Chopawamsic Creek were increasingly managed for federal recreation and military instruction. Large water bodies like Lunga Reservoir and Breckenridge Reservoir serve as central landmarks amidst the dense forest cover.

Small settlements and historic junctions like Joplin, Kopp, and Belfair Crossroads sit at the margins of these institutional lands, reflecting the area's older rural character. The presence of specialized sites such as Combat Village and Camp Barrett highlights the intensive tactical use of the terrain south of the county line, while the park area features civilian recreational infrastructure including Mawavi Camp No 2 and Happyland Camp No 5.