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2010 Map of Stafford

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Stafford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Aquia Creek and its many tributaries, including Austin Run and Accokeek Creek, carve through this coastal plain landscape as it transition from rural woods to suburban density. The area is marked by a deep genealogical footprint, evidenced by numerous burial grounds such as Mount Ararat Cemetery, Stafford Memorial Gardens Cemetery, and the Regester Chapel Cemetery. These sites are interspersed among a dense network of residential subdivisions like Cherry Hill Estates, Garrisonville Estates, and Meadowood Village.

Transportation and infrastructure play a central role in this era's development, with Stafford Regional Airport and the Flying T Farm Airport serving local aviation needs. The map also highlights industrial and recreational sites, from the Stafford Quarry to the Aquia Harbour Marina. Historical and cultural markers, such as the Crucifix Monument near Port Aquia and the significant landform at Government Island, provide a sense of place amidst the expanding residential corridors of the 21st century.