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1966 Map of Salem Church

USGS Topo · Published 1984

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The Rappahannock River and Rapidan R define the northern boundary of this landscape, where the legacy of the Civil War is etched into the terrain at Fredericksburg-Spotsylvania National Military Park. Military history is visible through features like the Battle Trench and the Old Railroad Grade near Chancellor. The era's industrial heritage is marked by the Spotswood Furnace Ruins along La Rogue Run, while mid-century development is evidenced by the creation of the Motts Run Reservoir and the Ni River Reservoir. Local genealogy and community life are anchored by numerous country churches, including Tabernacle Cem Ch, Mt Zion Ch, and the namesake Salem Ch. Transportation patterns are revealed by the historic Plank Road and the growth around Fivemile Fork and Waverly Village, showing the shift from a rural agricultural and mining landscape toward modern residential expansion.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1966
Date Published1984
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain