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1970 Map of Marshall

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Marshall
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Southern railroad line cuts through the northern reaches of Fauquier County, anchoring the settlements of Marshall and The Plains. This Piedmont landscape is defined by the prominent ridges of Pignut Mountain and the Water Mountains, which create a natural barrier between the agricultural lowlands and the higher elevations of the Rappahannock drainage. Smaller communities like Old Tavern and Meadowville sit along the central corridor, while the southern edge of the sheet transitions toward the Airlie estate and the Airlie Airport.

Local genealogy and social history are preserved in the locations of country congregations and schools, including Enon Ch, Little Zion Ch, and the Coleman Sch. The map also documents the industrial and utility footprints of the era, from a Quarry near the eastern edge to the Sewage Disposal Pond serving the growing town of Marshall, providing a clear view of mid-century infrastructure before modern suburban expansion.