2011 Map of Augusta Springs

About this map

Augusta Springs sits at the foot of Little North Mountain, where the Little Calfpasture River and its numerous tributaries like Archer Run and Liptrap Run define the local topography. This part of the Shenandoah Valley reflects a history of small mountain settlements and industrial remnants, most notably the Estaline Furnace located near the community of Estaline. The landscape is a network of hollows and ridges, with family and place-named landmarks such as Sprouse Hollow, Brown Ridge, and Gum Lick Hollow suggesting a long-established pattern of rural settlement. Genealogists may find particular value in the Mount Herman Cemetery near Newport, while the Augusta Springs YCC Camp indicates the area's continued use for conservation and youth development. From the eastern flow of the Middle River to the western peaks of Big Knob, the map documents a terrain where small hamlets like Summerdean and Fordwick are connected by a web of traditional valley roads.