2013 Map of Churchville

About this map

Middle River winds through the heart of this Augusta County landscape, anchoring a network of historic settlements and agricultural corridors. The village of Churchville sits at a prominent crossroads to the north, while the landscape to the south is defined by the convergence of Back Creek and the river near Swoope. The topography transitions from the rising elevations of McKittricks Ridge in the northwest toward the more level valley floors where rural communities like Hebron and Christian took root. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of long-established family names through road labels such as Hangers Mill Road and Hundley Distillery Road. The map also captures the placement of several localized water features, including Smithleigh Lake and Castle Spring, which historically supported the region's homesteads and early industries.