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1965 Map of Crimora

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Crimora
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

South River flows northward through the valley corridor of this survey, defining the industrial and agricultural landscape of eastern Augusta County. The Norfolk and Western rail line parallels the river, anchoring the settlements of Crimora, Harriston, and Sampson. Historical community life is centered around rural congregations such as Mt Horeb Ch, Pleasant Hill Ch, and Morning Star Ch.

To the east, the terrain rises sharply into the Blue Ridge and Shenandoah National Park. This upland area is marked by rugged ridges like Trayfoot Mountain and Horsehead Mountain, where the Appalachian Trail and Skyline Drive offer views at the Riprap Overlook and Crimora Lake Overlook. Near Crimora Lake, several sites labeled Mine indicate the region's historic mineral extraction, while Blackrock Springs suggests the area's geological diversity.