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1966 Map of Widewater

USGS Topo · Published 1983

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The Potomac River defines this 1966 topographic-bathymetric survey, marking the state boundary between Virginia and Maryland. This stretch of the river is characterized by expansive tidal flats and notable hazards, including a designated Spoil Area and the famous ship graveyard of Mallows Bay. Along the Virginia shore, the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad corridor dictates the placement of small communities and rural outposts such as Widewater, Arkendale, and Fritters Corner. The presence of the Quantico Marine Corps Schools and a Marine Corps Air Station at the northern edge signals the region's significant military footprint. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the landscape transitions into the convoluted marshes and points surrounding Aquia Creek, where local landmarks like Youbedamn Landing and Gourds Point highlight the long-standing maritime culture of Stafford County.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1966
Date Published1983
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.5 x 28.4 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain