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2011 Map of Waterford

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Waterford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Potomac River forms the eastern boundary of this Loudoun County landscape, where historical river crossings and Civil War landmarks converge near Leesburg. Along the riverbanks, the Balls Bluff Battlefield and the Balls Bluff National Cemetery stand as significant memorials to the region's 19th-century military history. Further north, Whites Ferry remains a visible link across the water toward Harrison Island and Maryland.

Inland, the terrain is defined by the winding course of Catoctin Creek and the notable rise of Bald Mountain. The map details a network of rural settlements and crossroads, including Waterford, Paeonian Springs, and Lucketts. Genealogists will find several burial grounds, such as Bethel Cemetery and Mount Pleasant Cemetery, alongside community markers like the Waterford Post Office and the Catoctin Creek Bridge.