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1970 Map of Bluemont

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Bluemont
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Blue Ridge mountains dominate the western edge of this Loudoun County landscape, where the Appalachian Trail follows the high ridgeline and crosses through Snickers Gap. This 1970s record captures a transitional period for these rural Virginia Piedmont communities, showing the established village of Bluemont at the base of the mountains alongside smaller historical settlements like Unison, Bloomfield, and Willisville. The land is characterized by numerous watercourses, including the North Fork Goose Creek and Beaverdam Creek, which dictated the early placement of schools and churches.

Local history and genealogy are well-preserved here through the naming of small landmarks such as Ebenezer Ch, Austins Grove Ch, and the South Fork Cem. Near the southern boundary, the Middleburg Training Track and Foxcroft Sch highlight the region's enduring connection to equestrian traditions and private education. The map also delineates the precise border between Clarke and Loudoun Counties, winding through the high terrain of Black Oak Ridge.