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2019 Map of Crimora

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Crimora
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Crimora and the surrounding settlements of Harriston, Sampson, and Madrid occupy the fertile transition between the South River valley and the rising Blue Ridge Mountains. This survey reveals a landscape where historical homesteads and religious centers like Mount Horeb Church and Forest Chapel sit just west of the protected wilderness of Shenandoah National Park. The topography is defined by the sharp ascent from the valley floor to prominent peaks such as Trayfoot Mtn and Turk Mtn.

Tracing the eastern half of the map reveals the intricate network of hollows and ridges, including Riprap Hollow and Wildcat Ridge, that descend toward the valley. Water features like Crimora Lake and the S Fork Moormans River drain these heights. For those looking at local genealogy, several burial sites are noted, including Mountain View Cem, Edgewood Cem, and a simple Old Cem near the northern boundary.