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1965 Map of Capon Springs

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Capon Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Cacapon River winds through the western valley of this 1960s terrain, anchoring a landscape defined by the parallel ridges of Kale Mountain, Timber Ridge, and Great North Mountain. This borderland between West Virginia and Virginia was a destination for recreation and rural community life, featuring several youth camps such as Camp White Mtn and Camp Tall Timbers. The famous resort area at Capon Springs is visible in the southwest, complete with its Golf Course and adjacent Himmelwright Ridge.

Cultural landmarks are concentrated along the valley roads, including the Capon Sch and spiritual centers like Shiloh Ch and Christian Ch. Family history is preserved at the Racey Cem and Mt Salem Ch Cem. The transition from agricultural use to modern developments is evidenced by the subdivision at Wilde Acres and the presence of a Landing Strip near the river, illustrating how the area’s traditional mountain economy began integrating new recreational and residential uses by the mid-20th century.