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1944 Map of Lincoln

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

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

Goose Creek winds through this 1940s landscape, serving as a primary geographic anchor for the rural communities of Loudoun County. The terrain is defined by its agricultural and industrial character, where crossings like Guinea Bridge and Carters Bridge connect small crossroad settlements such as Philomont, Lincoln, and Oatlands. Local education and faith are central to the map's layout, evidenced by the presence of Woodburn School and Zion Church.

A notable concentration of mineral extraction is visible near the waterway, including the Limestone Quarry and the Marble Quarry, the latter of which gave its name to the nearby Marble Quarry School. The inclusion of a Suspension Foot Bridge across the creek highlights the localized transportation needs of the era. This survey, prepared by the Soil Conservation Service under the War Department, provides a detailed record of the mid-century Piedmont region before extensive modern development altered these rural patterns.