1968 Map of Leesburg

About this map

Leesburg serves as the focal point of this northern Virginia landscape, showing a period of transitional development along the Potomac River and its southern tributaries. The town’s historical footprint is anchored by institutions like the National Childrens Rehabilitation Center and Douglas High Sch, while the surrounding countryside maintains its rural character through established crossroads and hamlets. To the south, the terrain descends toward the Little River and Beaverdam Creek Reservoir, revealing the intricate drainage of Goose Creek and Sycolin Creek. The map documents significant local landmarks such as Oatlands and Evergreen Mills, alongside the northern tip of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park at Harrison Island. These features illustrate the area’s long-standing connection to river transport and early Piedmont industry before late-century suburban growth transformed the Loudoun County interior.