Loading map...

1966 Map of Somerville

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Somerville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Somerville and the surrounding rural landscape of Fauquier and Prince William Counties are shown here during a mid-century period of stability, prior to later suburban expansion. The terrain is defined by a dense network of small waterways, including Cedar Run, Town Run, and Aquia Creek, which dictate the placement of early settlements and roads. A significant portion of the eastern landscape is occupied by the Quantico Marine Corps Schools, illustrating the historical intersection of military land use and Virginia's agricultural heritage.

Local history and genealogy are well-represented through numerous small community centers such as Bristersburg, Sowego, and Cromwell. Small country churches like Zoar Ch and Mt Horeb Ch serve as neighborhood anchors, often accompanied by family or community burial grounds like Cedar Run Cem and Hearts Delight Cem. The map also traces historical infrastructure, including a prominent Lookout Tower and the junction at Davids Crossroads.