1965 Map of Fletcher

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Shenandoah National Park dominates this mid-1960s landscape at the boundary of Page, Greene, and Madison counties. The survey highlights the high-elevation recreation corridor of Skyline Drive, featuring several overlooks such as The Point and The Oaks Overlook, alongside the Appalachian Trail. Beyond the scenic ridge, the map traces the deep interior drainages of the Conway River and Rapidan River, where the historic Rapidan Camp is situated. Lower-elevation settlements like Fletcher provide a glimpse into the community life of the Virginia Blue Ridge, anchored by institutions like the Middle River Chapel, Shiloh Ch, and the Meadow School. The terrain is characterized by named ridges and peaks such as Fork Mountain and Jones Mountain, while legacy sites like the Lower Pocosin Mission and South River Cem offer significant points of interest for local genealogy and land-use history.