1968 Map of Sterling

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The Potomac River forms a dominant boundary in this survey, separating Loudoun County, Virginia, from Montgomery County, Maryland. Along the river’s northern bank, the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and its historic Towpath trace the shoreline past several large islands, including Selden Island and Van Deventer Island. The Virginia side reflects a period of significant suburban expansion, with new residential developments like Sterling Park and Potomac Farms appearing alongside established rural communities. Cultural and educational growth is evident in the presence of the Northern Virginia Community College and several local congregations such as Potomac Ch and Guilford Ch. Transportation routes like Edwards Ferry Road and the convergence of rail lines at Ashburn Junction highlight the area's transition from an agricultural landscape into a vital corridor for the growing capital region.