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1966 Map of Quantico

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Quantico
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Potomac River shoreline and the deep military history of Prince William County define this 1966 topographic survey. The extensive grounds of the Marine Corps Development and Education Command (Quantico) and the Marine Corps Air Station dominate the southern half of the map, illustrating the significant federal presence at Quantico. These installations are situated alongside the Quantico Creek and the tidal flats of the river, where navigational hazards like Possum Point and Cockpit Point are clearly marked.

Inland, the historic town of Dumfries and the community of Triangle represent centers of civilian settlement adjacent to the Prince William Forest Park. Local genealogy is well-served by the inclusion of numerous country churches, such as First Mt Zion Ch and Neabsco Ch, along with the expansive Quantico National Cemetery. The logistical spine of the region is the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad, which parallels the coast and links these military and civilian hubs.