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1966 Map of Widewater

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Widewater
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Potomac River shorelines and the strategic rail corridor of the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad dominate this mid-century view of Stafford County. The landscape is a mix of military training grounds at the Quantico Marine Corps Schools and small riverside communities. Local commerce is centered around landmarks like Mountjoy Store and Decatur Store, while the spiritual life of the area is anchored by Clifton Chapel and Oak Grove Ch.

The map reveals a coastal geography defined by numerous points and landings, including the uniquely named Youbedamn Landing and Willow Landing. Watermen and recreational users are served by Widewater Beach and various points along Aquia Creek. This period shows the transition of the northern Virginia peninsula, where older crossroads like Arkendale and Fritters Corner exist alongside the expanding federal footprint of the Marine Corps Air Station.