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1966 Map of Mount Vernon

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Mount Vernon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Mount Vernon stands as the centerpiece of this mid-1960s landscape, surrounded by a rapidly densifying collection of residential developments in Fairfax County. Suburban expansion is evident in the grid patterns of Hybla Valley, Riverside Gardens, and Stratford on the Potomac, which contrast with the preserved grounds of Fort Hunt National Park and Fort Washington National Park across the water. The Potomac River serves as a wide natural divider between Virginia and Maryland, with the George Washington Memorial Parkway tracing the shoreline.

Maryland's shore at Marshall Hall features an Amusement Park and cemeteries, while further south, the terrain remains less developed around Barrys Hill and Cactus Hill. Educational and spiritual life is well-documented through numerous sites like Stephen Foster School, Aldersgate Church, and St. James Church. The map also preserves the footprint of several large estates and historical landmarks such as Harmony Hall and Woodlawn Manor, alongside industrial features like the Gravel Pits near Indian Head Manor.