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1970 Map of Orlean

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Orlean
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Big Cobbler Mtn and Little Cobbler Mtn dominate the northern landscape of this Fauquier County region, where a traditional Piedmont settlement pattern persists into the 1970s. The village of Orlean serves as a southern anchor, while smaller crossroads like Hume, Ashville, and Morgantown punctuate the surrounding farmland. The presence of several community centers, including Orlean Ch, Leeds Ch, and Thumb Run Ch, highlights the local importance of these historic congregations.

Drainage systems define much of the topography, with Carter Run and Thumb Run carving valleys through the ridges. The northeastern corner shows the Southern railroad line and a Proposed Location for road development, indicating the slow shift toward modernization in this agricultural corridor. Local commerce is evidenced by sites like Wilsons Store and Jerrys Shop, while numerous small family cemeteries (Cem) are scattered across the properties, offering significant data for genealogical research.