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2016 Map of Elkton East

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Elkton East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Page Valley serves as a central corridor for rural Virginia life, where the South Fork Shenandoah River flows past established towns like Elkton and Shenandoah. This mid-2010s landscape reveals the dense network of small communities and family landmarks that define the region's geography. Historically significant sites such as Koontz Cem and Naylor Cem are positioned near crossroads like Comertown, Verbena, and Jollett, suggesting deep-rooted genealogical connections throughout the valley floor.

The eastern edge of the area is dominated by the steep ascent into Shenandoah National Park, marked by prominent peaks such as Grindstone Mtn and Dean Mtn. Between the river and the mountain heights, features like Bear Lithia Spring and Dry Run Falls indicate a landscape shaped by water and elevation. The naming of hollows and ridges, from Weaver Hollow to Hensley Ridge, reflects the traditional naming conventions of the Blue Ridge foothills, providing clear landmarks for those tracing family history in Rockingham Co and Page Co.