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1966 Map of Stafford

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Stafford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Stafford serves as a central hub in this Virginia landscape, recorded during a period of transition as suburban expansion met established rural crossroads. Significant landmarks such as the Aquia Ch and the Crucifix Monument reflect the area's deep-rooted colonial and religious heritage. To the north, the Marine Corps Development And Education Command at Camp Barrett underscores the long-standing military presence in the region.

Transportation corridors define the terrain, from the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad to the Stafford Wayside. Numerous small communities and family-named locations such as Sheltons Shop, Moores Corner, and Garrisonville are interspersed with local institutions like the Mancure Sch and Pool Sch. The geography is carved by several prominent waterways, including Aquia Creek and Accokeek Creek, which surround Government Island.