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1966 Map of Quantico

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Quantico
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

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The Potomac River shoreline defines this area of Northern Virginia, where the historic town of Dumfries and the military presence of the Marine Corps Development and Education Command dominate the landscape. In the mid-1960s, the region was characterized by the intersection of major transport corridors like the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad and emerging suburban developments such as Garfield Estates and Georgetown Village.

Inland, the vast wooded expanse of Prince William Forest Park contrasts with the structured grounds of the Quantico National Cemetery. Notable community landmarks include several local congregations such as First Mt Zion Ch and Little Union Ch, while the waterfront near Possum Point and Shipping Point reveals the area's maritime and industrial character. Local education is centered around facilities like Graham Park Jr High Sch and Triangle Sch, serving the growing residential pockets of Triangle and Cherry Hill.