1940 Map of Quantico

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The U S Marine Corps Reservation dominates the southern landscape of this 1940 tactical map, centering on the military presence at Quantico and the adjacent Brown Field. Along the Potomac River, the terrain transitions from the marshy shoreline near Chopawamsic Island to the higher ground of Cherry Hill. Inland, the map reveals a rural network of family-run commerce and small-town infrastructure, featuring locations like Minnieville Store, the District Workhouse, and Sinclairs Mill. The logistical importance of the region is evident in the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac RR corridor and the numerous river crossings, including Blands Ford Bridge and Woodyards Ford. From the Old Chopawamsic Church to the Bacon Race School, the map documents a community defined by its crossroads and water-powered industries before mid-century expansion.