1970 Map of Purcellville

About this map

Short Hill Mountain dominates the western edge of this Loudoun County landscape, casting a long shadow over the rolling valley where the North Fork Catoctin Creek and South Fork Catoctin Creek converge. The mapping reflects a traditional Piedmont agricultural pattern transitioning into a suburban era, centered on the growing town of Purcellville and the nearby village of Hamilton. A dense network of local landmarks illustrates the region's deep social history, from the Ketoctin Ch and Salem Ch Cem to the industrial presence of Hamilton Station. Educational development is prominently noted through the sites of Loudoun Valley High Sch, Purcellville Middle Sch, and the Carver Sch. Small, historic crossroads like Wheatland, Morrisonville, and Hillsboro remain distinct, connected by winding routes and the drainage of Milltown Creek.