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1966 Map of Nokesville

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Nokesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Nokesville and the surrounding Prince William County countryside appear as a landscape of small crossroads and rural institutions in the mid-1960s. The Southern railroad corridor anchors the northern half of the map, passing through Bristow and Nokesville as it heads toward the western edge of Manassas. The presence of several cemeteries, such as Valley View Cem and Colvin Cem, alongside landmarks like Brentsville High Sch and Asbury Ch, points to established family roots and community centers.

A network of local waterways, including Broad Run, Kettle Run, and Cedar Run, defines the terrain, which is dotted with industrial markers like the Shale Pit and Claypit. Toward the southeast, the influence of the Marine Corps Development and Educational Command (Quantico) becomes visible at Camp Upshur, marking the transition from agricultural land to military use. This survey captures a moment of balance between the area's rural heritage at Kings Crossroads and the early expansion of Manassas Municipal Airport (Davis Field).