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1965 Map of Elkton East

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Elkton East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The S Fk Shenandoah River and the Norfolk and Western railroad corridor anchor the western edge of this mid-1960s landscape, where the town of Elkton serves as a regional hub. Moving eastward, the terrain shifts from the agricultural valleys of Newtown and Furnace into the steep, wooded reaches of Shenandoah National Park. The survey captures a distinct transition from developed areas like Shenandoah to the high ridges of Grindstone Mountain and the Blue Ridge.

Local history is preserved through numerous family-named landmarks and rural institutions, including Koontz Cem, Naylor Cem, and Samuels Cem. The map documents the recreational and natural significance of the area, featuring the Appalachian Trail winding along the heights near Skyline Drive and the notable Bear Lithia Spring. Small settlements like Fleeburg, Verbena, and Jollett are shown connected by a network of runs and hollows, such as Mudhole Run and Weaver Hollow Branch, illustrating the traditional settlement patterns of the Virginia Piedmont and Blue Ridge foothills.