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1970 Map of Upperville

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Upperville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Sky Meadows State Park and the Appalachian National Scenic Trail dominate the northern crests of the Blue Ridge in this survey of the Virginia Piedmont. The landscape transitions from the high ridges of G Richard Thompson State Wildlife Management Area down to the fertile valleys of the Southern railroad corridor. The map reveals a dense network of early rural congregations, including Pleasant Vale Ch, Cool Spring Ch, and Emmanuel Ch, which anchor the small crossroads communities.

Transport and topography define the region's character, as seen in the gap at Delaplane where Goose Creek cuts through the mountains. From the village of Upperville in the north to Markham in the south, the map illustrates a stable agricultural and equestrian landscape. Local landmarks like Upperville Airport and various cemeteries provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracing the development of Fauquier and Loudoun counties before modern suburban expansion.