2010 Map of Chester Gap

About this map

Shenandoah National Park dominates this portion of the Blue Ridge, where the famed Skyline Drive winds through high-altitude gaps and overlooks. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition between the protected mountain ridge and the valley agriculture to the west, where family-named lands like Glenway Farm and Triple M Farm sit near the drainage of Gooney Run. Cultural landmarks such as the Front Royal-Warren County Amphitheater near Arco and the Shenandoah Homesteads Project reflect the intersection of public recreation and local community development. The map details numerous geographical features that have long shaped local travel, including Jenkins Gap, Thoroughfare Gap, and the steep descent of Big Devils Stairs. Significant water bodies like the Jordan River and Happy Creek carve through the hollows, while the mountain crest offers vantage points like Signal Knob Overlook and Hogwallow Flat Overlook.