2019 Map of Bridgewater

About this map

Bridgewater and Harrisonburg anchor this survey of the Shenandoah Valley, where academic institutions and historic crossroads define the local geography. The presence of Eastern Mennonite University in Park View and Bridgewater College near the North River reflects the region's long-standing educational heritage. The landscape is punctuated by prominent geological features such as the volcanic Mole Hill and Shavers Hill, while water resources like Silver Lake and Mill Pond Spring influenced the early settlement patterns of villages like Dayton. Numerous burial grounds, including Saint Jacobs Spaders Cem and Mount Horeb Cem, provide significant touchstones for genealogical research. The map also traces the established transportation network, from the Rawley Pike to the rural paths connecting smaller communities like Stemphleytown and Dale Enterprise.