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1944 Map of Leesburg

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Leesburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

Leesburg serves as the focal point of this 1944 survey, situated at a vital junction of northern Virginia's road and rail infrastructure. The Washington and Old Dominion railroad cuts across the landscape, connecting the town with the surrounding agrarian countryside. Along the Potomac River to the northeast, the C & O Canal (Abandoned) and Harrison Island mark the state boundary with Maryland, reflecting a transportation era that had already transitioned toward rail and road.

A network of river crossings and small community centers defines the rural character of Loudoun County. Notable landmarks include the Prison Labor Camp No 2 and the historic Oatlands estate near the Little River. Educational and religious life is documented through sites like the Mountain Gap School (Col), Mt Olive Church, and Cool Spring School, while physical connections across Goose Creek are maintained via the Murrays Ford Bridge and Evergreen Mills Bridge.