1966 Map of Edinburg

About this map

The North Fork Shenandoah River carves the dramatic, serpentine loops of the Seven Bends across this 1960s Shenandoah Valley landscape. This survey documents a critical period of infrastructure growth, capturing the Southern railroad line and new highway interchanges alongside established community hubs like Edinburg and Lantz Mills. On the eastern horizon, the massive ridgeline of Massanutten Mountain rises within the George Washington National Forest, punctuated by Waonaze Peak and the Edinburg Gap. Local heritage is well-preserved through numerous rural landmarks, including Massanutten Military Academy and a network of country houses of worship such as Wakemans Grove Ch and Wesley Chapel. The map effectively illustrates the transition from traditional river-valley agriculture to a modernizing corridor, evidenced by the proximity of the Edinburg Reservoir and local industry like the Gravel Pit.