1937 Map of Capon Bridge

About this map

Timber Ridge and Bear Garden Mountain dominate the terrain along the border of Frederick and Hampshire counties in this mid-1930s survey. The landscape is defined by the sharp northeast-southwest trending ridges of the Appalachians, where travel is dictated by natural gaps and established turnpikes. The Northwestern Turnpike (U. S. No. 50) cuts through the southern portion of the map, passing near Gore and the rail stop at Albin. Rural life is centered around a network of crossroads and community landmarks, including Reynolds Store and several local congregations such as Wesley Chapel and Ebenezer Ch. The Winchester and Western Railroad snakes through the valley of Back Creek, reflecting the importance of rail transport for the timber and agricultural industries of the era. Smaller settlements like Whitacre and Gainesboro serve as focal points for the surrounding upland farms.