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1970 Map of Waterford

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Waterford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Catoctin Mountain dominates this landscape, forming a prominent north-south ridge that separates the agricultural valleys of Loudoun County. Along the western base of the ridge, the historic village of Waterford is clearly detailed, showing the layout of the settlement near the confluence of the North Fork and South Fork of Catoctin Creek. To the east, the Potomac River marks the border between Virginia and Maryland, shadowed by the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park.

This 1970s-era documentation, updated with early 1980s data, illustrates the rural character of the region before significant suburban expansion. Small communities such as Lucketts, Stumptown, and Paeonian Springs serve as local anchors, while the Balls Bluff National Cemetery and numerous rural churches like Faith Chapel and Mt Pleasant Ch provide important landmarks for genealogists. The transport network of the time is defined by rural routes like Whites Ferry Road and the landing strip near the river, reflecting the area's mix of traditional farming and modern aviation.