1964 Map of Bridgewater

About this map

The town of Bridgewater and the western outskirts of Harrisonburg anchor this mid-1960s survey of the Shenandoah Valley. The landscape is defined by its educational and religious institutions, featuring Bridgewater College, Madison College, and Eastern Mennonite College. The agricultural character of Rockingham County is evident in the numerous rural communities like Mount Clinton, Hinton, and Dale Enterprise, many of which are centered around local congregations such as Cooks Creek Ch and Bank Ch. The Chesapeake Western railroad serves as a primary transit corridor through the valley, passing through Dayton and Stempleytown. Geologically, the area is punctuated by distinctive rises like Mole Hill and Onyx Hill, while Silver Lake and Dry River provide key water resources for the surrounding settlements and the local Pumping Station.