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1967 Map of Front Royal

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Front Royal
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The confluence of the North Fork Shenandoah River and South Fork Shenandoah River at Riverton serves as the focal point for this 1967 survey. The industrial and educational character of Front Royal is evident through significant landmarks like the Randolph-Macon Military Academy, Mosby Academy, and the presence of Viscose City near the riverbanks. The map documents a critical period of infrastructure, showing the Norfolk and Western and Southern railroads intersecting at Riverton Junction and Front Royal Junction.

Northern reaches of the Shenandoah National Park and the start of Skyline Drive reveal the transition from town to protected wilderness. Local history is preserved through numerous family-named land features like Molly Camel Run, Ritenour Run, and Punches Run, while community landmarks such as Prospect Hill Cem and the Courthouse anchor the town center. The survey also captures the specialized land use at the US Dept of Agriculture Research Center to the southeast.