1894 Map of Warrenton

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Warrenton serves as the focal point of this Northern Virginia landscape, which is defined by the prominent Bull Run Mountains and the natural passage at Thorofare Gap. The era's transportation network is dominated by the Richmond and Danville R. R. (Virginia Midland Div.), which connects critical hubs like Brentsville and Gainesville. The presence of White Sulphur Springs along the Rappahannock River highlights the region's late-19th-century character as a place of both commerce and retreat.