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1977 Map of Elkton West, 1983 Print
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1977 Map of Elkton West

USGS Topo · Published 1983

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Massanutten Mountain dominates the western half of this 1977 orthophotograph, its ridge line punctuated by Runkles Gap. The imagery captures a distinct transition between the heavily forested slopes and the intricate patchwork of farmland in the Shenandoah Valley. Along the eastern edge, the South Fork Shenandoah River snakes past the settlements of Shenandoah and Elkton, revealing the historical dependence of these communities on the river corridor for commerce and transport. The aerial perspective provides a unique view of field patterns and rural development around smaller hamlets like East Point, Solsburg, and Mc Gaheysville. Notable water features including Cub Run and Boone Run cut across the lowlands, while Hopkins Spring remains a localized landmark in this corner of Rockingham County. This orthophotoquad format emphasizes land use and vegetation density more clearly than a standard topographic map.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1977
Date Published1983
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain