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1965 Map of Elkton East

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Elkton East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Elkton and the surrounding Shenandoah Valley foothills are captured here at a moment of significant topographic transition. The landscape is defined by the sharp rise of the Blue Ridge and Grindstone Mountain, where the Shenandoah National Park boundary meets established valley communities. Small settlements like Jollett, Furnace, and Comertown dot the lowlands, connected by a network of rural roads and the Norfolk and Western railroad.

Evidence of the region's agricultural and social fabric is found in numerous local landmarks, including the Bear Lithia Ch and Oak Grove Ch. Water is a central theme, from the S Fk Shenandoah River along the western edge to the scenic South River Falls in the higher elevations. The map also records the famous Skyline Drive and segments of the Appalachian Trail, marking the intersection of the natural wilderness and the area's growing reputation for outdoor recreation.