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1927 Map of Warrenton

Name: 1927 Topographic Map of Warrenton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Rappahannock River forms a jagged natural boundary between Fauquier and Culpeper counties on this late 1920s survey. At the heart of the region, Warrenton serves as a primary hub, with local estates like Alwington and the waters of Fauquier White Sulphur Springs defining the social landscape of the Piedmont. The agricultural character of the era is evident in the high density of rural schoolhouses and neighborhood churches, such as Litchfield Sch and Wesley Chapel, which were the anchors of small farming communities like Orlean and Lakota.

Transportation corridors are dominated by the Southern railroad, connecting the settlements of Bealeton, Remington, and Brandy. The terrain is marked by significant watercourses like Cedar Run and Hazel River, alongside prominent elevations such as Piney Mountain. Genealogists will find value in the specific placement of numerous family-named schools, including Wheatly Sch and Hurleyville Sch, many of which represent local landmarks from the pre-war period.