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1965 Map of Crimora

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Crimora
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Crimora Mine sits at the base of the Blue Ridge, anchoring a landscape where industrial extraction meets the protected wilderness of Shenandoah National Park. This mid-1960s survey by the U.S. Geological Survey and the Division of Mineral Resources details the transition from the agricultural Shenandoah Valley to the rising peaks of the Blue Ridge. The Norfolk and Western railroad runs parallel to the South River, connecting the settlements of Harriston, Crimora, and Madrid. Along this corridor, a dense network of local landmarks includes Morning Star Ch and Mt Bethel Cem, reflecting deep-rooted community ties.

Rising to the east, the terrain is defined by steep hollows like Wildcat Hollow and Lefthand Hollow. The crest is marked by Skyline Drive and the Appalachian Trail, providing panoramic points such as the Crimora Lake Overlook and Turk Mountain Overlook. The presence of numerous named mountain features, from Trayfoot Mountain to Chimney Rock, underscores the geological complexity that once drove the local mining economy.