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1952 Map of Quantico

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Quantico
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

The Quantico Marine Base dominates this Potomac River shoreline, illustrating the mid-century expansion of military infrastructure alongside established coastal communities. The landscape is defined by the strategic intersection of the Jefferson Davis Highway and the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad, which together anchor the settlements of Triangle and Dumfries. Near the water, specialized facilities like the US Naval Hospital and the Marine Corps Air Station sit adjacent to Chopawamsic Creek.

Away from the base, the map documents a network of community institutions, including the Washington Reid Sch and several country churches such as First Mt Zion Ch and Star of Bethlehem Ch. To the west, the wooded expanse of Prince William Forest Park contrasts with the riverfront points of Cockpit Point and Possum Nose, offering a clear view of the area's transition from rural Tidewater to a critical defense hub.