1926 Map of Stafford

About this map

Fredericksburg and its surrounding riverfront dominates the southern portion of this landscape, reflecting a region deeply defined by its military history and transportation networks. The map marks the site of the Battle of Fredericksburg 1862 and Maryes Heights, preserving the spatial layout of these significant Civil War locations alongside the growing communities of Colonial Heights and Falmouth. To the north, the terrain transitions into the rural heart of Stafford, where a network of country stores like Garrisonville Store and Bridges Store served as vital local hubs. The dominance of the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac RR and the Potomac River illustrates the importance of the corridor connecting Richmond and Washington. Inland, numerous small churches and schools, such as Aquia Ch and the Stage Road Sch, provide a detailed view of the social geography of the Tidewater region in the mid-1920s.