2019 Map of Chester Gap

About this map

The high ridges of the Blue Ridge Mountains dominate this 2019 survey, where the Shenandoah National Park boundary follows the winding path of Skyline Drive. The area is defined by its deep gaps and hollows, such as Harmony Hollow and Hickerson Hollow, which channel water into Gooney Run and Happy Cr. Long-established settlements like Browntown and Glen Echo sit in the lower elevations of the Page Valley, while the Appalachian National Scenic Trail traverses the crests of Compton Peak and Mt Marshall. This topographic study captures a landscape of extreme vertical relief, including the dramatic rocky features of Big Devils Stairs and the secluded Williams Cem. The map illustrates the persistent intersection of recreation and small-town Virginia life along the county lines of Warren, Fauquier, and Rappahannock.