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1942 Map of Spotsylvania, 1961 Print
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1942 Map of Spotsylvania

USGS Topo · Published 1961

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Spotsylvania stands at the center of this 1942 survey, reflecting a landscape deeply shaped by its military history and rural agriculture. The northern portion of the quadrangle is preserved within the Fredericksburg Spotsylvania National Military Park, marking the hallowed ground of Civil War engagements. This historical legacy is further anchored by the Confederate Cem located near the town center. Outside the park boundaries, the land is a network of small settlements and river systems, including the Ni River and Po River. Scattered crossroads such as Snell, Fraziers Gate, and Thornburg served as local hubs, while community life revolved around institutions like Zion Ch and the Lonewall Sch. The map illustrates a pivotal era before the intensive suburban expansion of later decades, showing the original footprints of the State Highway Commission roads as they wound through the Virginia countryside.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1942
Date Published1961
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 27 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain