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2019 Map of Elkton West

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Elkton West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The South Fork Shenandoah River winds through the heart of the Page Valley, defining the topography between the prominent ridges of the George Washington National Forest and the valley floor. This 2019 survey captures the developed corridor along the Norfolk Southern railroad, where the communities of Elkton, Solsburg, and Shenandoah are situated. The map provides significant detail for genealogists, documenting the location of the East Point Cem and Bethel Church, alongside long-established settlements like McGaheysville and East Point.

Upland features like Grubbs Knob, Lairds Knob, and Kaylor Knob illustrate the complex ridge-and-valley system that has historically constrained and directed travel in Rockingham County. The transition from the high peaks of First Mtn and Second Mtn down to the springs and runs, including Bloomer Spring and Hopkins Spring, shows the vital water sources that supported early agricultural and industrial development in this part of the Virginia highlands.