1970 Map of Waterford

About this map

Catoctin Mountain bisects the landscape of Loudoun County, separating the agricultural valleys around Waterford from the Potomac River corridor. This 1970s record illustrates a transitional period in northern Virginia, documenting the rural character of communities like Lucketts and Paeonian Springs before the significant suburban expansion of the late 20th century. Along the river, Mason Island and Harrison Island mark the boundary with Maryland, while the Balls Bluff National Cemetery stands as a significant landmark on the Virginia shore. Local infrastructure is captured through the presence of an Old Railroad Grade near Clarks Gap and several rural sanctuaries, including Mt Pleasant Ch and Bethel Ch. Notable local features such as the Glaydin Sch and the Fairgrounds reflect the civic life of these Piedmont settlements.