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1998 Map of Widewater

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Widewater
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

Widewater and the surrounding Stafford County shoreline anchor this detailed 1990s study of the riverine border between Virginia and Maryland. The landscape is defined by the broad reach of the Potomac River and its transition into Aquia Creek, with topographic and bathymetric data revealing the intricate shoals and marshes like Brent Marsh. Historically significant local waypoints such as Mountjoy Store, Decatur Store, and the curiously named Youbedamn Landing illustrate the enduring importance of river-access points and small rural crossroads.

Military operations are a prominent feature of the terrain, with a significant portion of the western uplands occupied by the Marine Corps Development and Educational Command (Quantico), including the Marine Corps Air Station. Moving across the water to the Maryland side, the map details the varied shoreline of Purse State Park and the distinct inlets of Mallows Bay and Wades Bay. Local religious and social hubs, including Oak Grove Ch and Clifton Chapel, provide valuable reference points for those tracing the community fabric of this coastal region.