1968 Map of Sterling

About this map

The Potomac River forms a wide natural boundary between Maryland and Virginia on this late 1960s survey, dominated by several large islands such as Selden Island and Van Deventer Island. Along the northern bank, the historic Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and its accompanying Towpath trace the river's edge, reflecting an older era of commerce. In Loudoun County, the landscape is in transition as suburban development expands south of the river. New residential patterns emerge at Sterling Park and Broad Run Farms, while established local landmarks like St Pauls Ch, Guilford Sch, and the Broad Run High Sch anchor the growing communities. The map also captures the path of Broad Run and Sugarland Run as they drain north toward the Potomac, alongside infrastructure like a Pipeline and the Radio Facility.