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2019 Map of Somerville

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Somerville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Tacketts Mill and Bristersburg anchor this rural landscape in the southern reaches of Fauquier County, where the terrain slopes toward the Culpeper Basin. The map shows a complex network of drainage basins, including the headwaters of Aquia Cr and Cedar Run, which historically influenced the placement of early settlements and small family airfields like Breeden Airport. A significant portion of the eastern landscape is dedicated to the Quantico Marine Corps Base, creating a stark boundary between civilian farm holdings and military grounds.

Genealogists will find several small burial sites noted, such as Hearts Delight Cem near Davids Crossroads and Carver Cem north of the village of Somerville. The road network, including Brent Town Rd and Sowego Rd, connects these persistent rural communities like Sowego and Cromwell, reflecting a settlement pattern that has remained centered on small crossroads and water crossings for generations.