1966 Map of Somerville

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Somerville and the surrounding borderlands of Fauquier, Stafford, and Prince William counties are defined by a mix of agricultural clearings and the expanding military footprint of the Quantico Marine Corps Schools. The landscape is etched by a complex drainage system including Cedar Run, Elk Run, and Aquia Creek, which historically supported early industry like Tacketts Mill. Small rural settlements such as Bristersburg, Sowego, and Ruby serve as focal points for local life, anchored by country congregations at Mt Horeb Ch and Zoar Ch. The presence of several family-named burial grounds, including Hearts Delight Cem and Cromwell Cem, provides a detailed record of the area's genealogical history. Military outposts like Camp Upshur and Camp Goettge reflect the mid-century transition of this Virginia countryside into a significant training ground for the Marine Corps.