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2019 Map of Nokesville

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Nokesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Culpeper Basin landscape south of Manassas reveals a complex network of historical rural settlements and evolving transport hubs. The area is defined by the significant waterways of Kettle Run, Broad Run, and Slate Run, which historically supported the agriculture and early industry of Prince William County. Central to this geography is the Nokesville Truss Bridge, a notable landmark along the rail lines that helped develop communities like Bristow and Nokesville.

Tracing the rural roads toward the Fauquier County line reveals established family-named sites such as Daniels Mill and Kings Crossroads. The presence of numerous small cemeteries, including White Hall Cem and Colvin Cem, provides essential points for genealogical research. The map also captures the modern footprint of the Manassas Regional Airport/Harry P Davis Field and the northern edge of the Quantico Marine Corps Base, illustrating the area's transition from traditional farmsteads to integrated regional infrastructure.