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1966 Map of Edinburg

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Edinburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Edinburg and Woodstock serve as the primary anchors of this Shenandoah Valley landscape, situated along the winding curves of the North Fork Shenandoah River. The famous Seven Bends of the river dominate the northeast, while the massive wall of Short Mountain and Powell Mountain rises to the south within the George Washington National Forest. The map captures a moment of modern growth, with purple photorevisions highlighting changes such as the Central High School and industrial structures near the Southern railroad lines.

Local history and genealogy are well-represented by rural landmarks like Lantz Mills, Wakemans Grove, and Hawkinstown. Numerous small religious and burial sites are scattered throughout the valley, including Cedarwood Cem, Union Forge Ch, and Walkers Chapel. To the north, the Massanutten Military Academy grounds and the Shenandoah County Fairgrounds outside Woodstock point to the area's long-standing role as a regional educational and social hub.