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1973 Map of Augusta

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Augusta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The South Br Potomac R flows through the northwest corner of this Hampshire County landscape, shadowed by the Baltimore and Ohio railroad line. Settlement is concentrated along the valleys and gaps between prominent ridges like Springfield Mountain and Stony Mountain. In the 1970s, the village of Augusta serves as a local hub near Tear Coat Creek, while smaller communities like Frenchburg, Shanks, and Barnes Mill are connected by a network of winding roads and mountain gaps.

Local civic life is anchored by numerous rural churches, including Ebenezer Ch and Little Cacapon Ch, and the central County High Sch. The map also details the Nathaniel Mountain Public Hunting Area, reflecting the region's long-standing reliance on its forested uplands for recreation and natural resources. Notable infrastructure such as the Radio Tower and various gas wells highlight the mid-century intersection of traditional Appalachian topography with modern utility and communication networks.