1947 Map of Edinburg

About this map

The Shenandoah Valley corridor is defined here by the parallel lines of the Southern Railway and the Lee Highway, which connect a series of established settlements including Edinburg, Woodstock, and Mt Jackson. This post-war revision captures a landscape where small rural communities like Lantz Mills and Columbia Furnace remain distinct centers of activity along Stony Creek. West of the valley floor, the terrain rises into the George Washington National Forest, where the boundary between West Virginia and Virginia follows the ridgelines of North Mountain. Local landmarks such as Camp Strawderman and Liberty Furnace highlight the area's transition from early industrial roots to recreational and agricultural uses. The map documents numerous country churches and schools, such as Union Forge Ch and Heishman Sch, that served as the social anchors for family-named gaps and hollows throughout the mountains.