1923 Map of Edinburg

About this map

George Washington National Forest blankets the high ridges along the West Virginia and Virginia border in this topographic study from the early 1920s. The landscape is defined by the parallel elevations of Buck Mountain, North Mountain, and Long Mountain, creating a rugged corridor where small upland communities such as Perry and Rockland are situated. The survey by H.R. Kilmer identifies specific community landmarks including the Mt Vernon Church and the Heishman School, both situated near the headwaters of Trout Run. Notable water features include Lost River and the secluded Trout Pond, while a Forest Service Lookout on Paddy Mountain overlooks the timbered slopes. This map provides researchers with a look at the remote social and physical geography of the Shenandoah region before significant mid-century development altered local access.