1971 Map of Castleton

About this map

The Hazel River and Thornton River define the winding geography of this section of the Rappahannock and Culpeper county border. In the early 1970s, this area remained largely rural, characterized by small communities like Castleton and Eggbornsville connected by narrow roads and river crossings. The map reveals a deeply religious local landscape, documented by a series of country churches including Gourdvine Ch, Beulah Ch, and New Salem Ch, which often served as the social anchors for these dispersed settlements. To the east, Monumental Mills stands along the river, hinting at the historical water-powered industry of the region, while the Hazel Landing Strip provides evidence of more modern local transportation. The terrain is dominated by significant peaks such as Castleton Mtn and Scott Mountain, which shaped the placement of farms and cemeteries like those found near Eldorada and Cordova.