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1966 Map of Conicville

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Conicville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Columbia Furnace and the surrounding Shenandoah Valley landscape appear here in a period of transition, where mid-century infrastructure meets deep-rooted local history. The Old Iron Furnace near Columbia Furnace stands as a remnant of the region's early industrial heritage, while the presence of the Southern railroad line and the new Interchange 69 near Mt Jackson signals the arrival of modern transit networks. The terrain is defined by prominent ridges like Cabin Ridge and Jones Ridge, with numerous small family-named watersheds such as Mikes Run and Mumaw Run carving through the valleys.

Local life is anchored by a dense network of country churches and rural hamlets, including Conicville, Jerome, and Mt Clifton. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of small burial grounds and landmarks like the Confederate Unknown Memorial Cem near the southern map boundary. From the Deerhead Lookout Tower atop The Knob to the Quarry and Radio Tower (WSIG), the map meticulously records the physical markers of 1960s Shenandoah County life.