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1952 Map of Waterford

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Waterford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Catoctin Mountain bisects this mid-century landscape, creating a distinct physical barrier between the agricultural lands of western Loudoun County and the Potomac River corridor. The village of Waterford remains a focal point in the west, while the river to the east serves as both a boundary and a historic transport artery. Along the riverbank, the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and Mason Island are clearly delineated, marking the transition from Virginia into Maryland.

Local rural life is well-documented through small communities like Taylorstown, Lucketts, and Paeonian Springs. Genealogists may find value in the specific placement of rural landmarks such as Mt Pleasant Ch, Bethel Ch, and Christ Ch. Near the southern edge of the survey, the Old Dominion and Washington Railway cuts through Clarks Gap, while the Balls Bluff National Cem provides a solemn historical reference point overlooking the Potomac.