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1956 Map of Occoquan

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Occoquan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Occoquan River and its accompanying Occoquan Reservoir form the central geographic spine of this Northern Virginia landscape, dividing Fairfax and Prince William counties. This mid-century survey captures the region during a period of significant suburban expansion, evidenced by the emerging street grids of Dale City, Marumsco Village, and Marumsco Woods. While new developments like Lakewood Estates appear, older rural nodes such as Hoadly, Bethel, and Agnewville remain distinct.

Institutional presence is marked by the District of Columbia Department of Corrections and State Prison Camp No 6, while the local economy is reflected in the Woodbridge Airport and the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad corridor. Local history is preserved in landmarks like Oak Grove Ch, Davis Cem, and Hedges Cem, alongside the industrial legacy of Quarries and a Claypit near the river.