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2019 Map of Brownsburg

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Brownsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Brownsburg and the surrounding Shenandoah Valley landscape are defined by a complex network of ridges and watercourses along the Augusta and Rockbridge county line. The map highlights a localized agrarian and early industrial economy, evidenced by historic milling sites like McClung Mill and Wades Mill situated along Hays Cr and Moffatts Cr. These settlements are connected by a dense web of named roads and turnpikes, including the Brownsburg Tpke, reflecting the area's long-standing role as a corridor for travel and trade.

Local genealogy and social history are centered around landmarks such as the New Providence Presbyterian Church Cem and the Immanuel Cem near Zack. From the heights of Roundtop Hill to the valley floor near Fairfield, the terrain is punctuated by small communities like Bustleburg, Jonestown, and Mountain View, each maintaining its own distinct placement within the folds of the Blue Ridge foothills.