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1967 Map of Covesville, 1977 Print
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1967 Map of Covesville

USGS Topo · Published 1977

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Israel Mountain and the Fan Mountains dominate this central Virginia landscape, where small rural communities are tucked between prominent ridges and gaps. The Southern railroad provides the primary industrial artery, following the base of Cook Mountain through Covesville and North Garden. This survey, updated in the mid-1970s, captures a transition in land use, showing traditional country churches like Bethel Ch and Mt Ed Ch alongside more contemporary infrastructure like the Observatory near Mt Oliver. The distribution of cemeteries, such as the Wild Rose Cem, and landmarks like the Lookout Tower on Heard Mtn illustrate the long-standing human presence in this topography. Along the South Fork Hardware River and its numerous branches, the map details the intricate relationship between the region's steep elevations and its agricultural valleys.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1967
Date Published1977
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain