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1966 Map of Bentonville

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Bentonville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The South Fork Shenandoah River winds through the heart of this mid-1960s survey, marking a landscape defined by its high ridges and river crossings. Small communities like Bentonville and Limeton are situated along the Norfolk and Western rail line and the base of Allens Mountain, while the river's deep loops reveal historic points such as Burners Ford and the Indian Hollow Bridge. To the west, the Massanutten Mountain range rises within the George Washington National Forest, and to the east, the map captures the transition into Shenandoah National Park.

Social and spiritual landmarks are prominent, including St Pauls Ch and Mt Carmel Ch. The park boundaries encompass family-named features like Matthews Arm and Gimlet Ridge, while the Skyline Drive and Appalachian Trail trace the crest of the Blue Ridge. This map is particularly valuable for genealogists and local historians, as it documents numerous Cem locations and small hollows like Thompson Hollow and Compton Hollow that reflect the area's deep-rooted settlement patterns.