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1967 Map of Midland

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Midland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The John Marshall Birthplace stands as a significant historical marker in this rural landscape of northern Virginia during the late 1960s. The settlement of Midland serves as a central point along the Southern railroad line, which cuts diagonally through the terrain. To the north and south, small communities like Germantown, Eustaces Corner, and Morrisville define the residential pattern, often clustered near country churches such as Calverton Ch and Ebenezer Ch.

The landscape is deeply etched by a network of waterways including Licking Run, Marsh Run, and Elk Run, which likely influenced the early placement of these homesteads. Industrial activity is evident at the Franklin Mine near the southern border and a Quarry west of Lois. Educational and spiritual life is anchored by landmarks like Southeastern Sch and Mt Carmel Ch, providing a detailed look at the social geography of Fauquier County before modern suburban expansion significantly altered the region.