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1970 Map of Orlean

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Orlean
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Big Cobbler Mtn and Little Cobbler Mtn dominate the central topography of this Fauquier County landscape, surrounded by a network of rural crossroads and farming communities. In the early 1970s, the settlement of Orlean served as a local hub, anchored by Orlean Ch and several nearby cemeteries. The map reveals a deeply established social geography, where family and community landmarks like Clarks Corner, Wilsons Store, and Jerrys Shop define the local navigation.

Waterways like Carter Run and Thumb Run carve through the terrain, supporting historical settlements such as Vernon Mills. To the northeast, the Southern railroad line cuts across the corner of the map near Morgantown and Ashville, indicating the area's connection to broader Virginia transit. This survey is particularly notable for its inclusion of numerous rural houses of worship, including Leeds Ch, Mount Nebo Ch, and Thumb Run Ch, providing a detailed record for genealogical research in Northern Virginia.