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2019 Map of Capon Springs

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Great North Mountain dominates the eastern ridge of this survey, marking the jagged boundary where Hampshire County, West Virginia, meets Frederick County, Virginia. The area's legacy as a nineteenth-century resort destination is evident at Capon Springs and Rock Enon Springs, where geological breaks in the ridge allowed for the development of historic mineral spring sites. These secluded settlements are tucked into the valleys of Back Creek and the Cacapon River, accessible via historic routes like Carpers Pike.

Local genealogy is well-preserved through several ecclesiastical sites, including the Shiloh United Methodist Church Cem and Timber Ridge Christian Church Cem. The map captures the transitional landscape between the protected lands of the George Washington National Forest and the developed residential layout of Wilde Acres, illustrating the enduring intersection of mountain wilderness and rural community life in the Blue Ridge foothills.