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2010 Map of Grottoes

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Grottoes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Port Republic stands at the confluence of the North River and the South River, where they merge to form the South Fork Shenandoah River. This area is defined by its deep historical roots and river-based topography, including the site of the Port Republic Post Office and the nearby Port Republic Cemetery. The town of Grottoes is positioned just south of this junction, laid out in a grid pattern along the riverbank.

Rural life in Rockingham County is evidenced by numerous smaller settlements and landmarks, such as Goods Mill and Montevideo. Genealogists will find interest in the scattered burial grounds like Shady Grove Cemetery and Old Forge Cemetery. The landscape rises toward the east at Austin Mountain, while the western portion is dominated by agricultural roads like Cross Keys Rd and Port Republic Rd, connecting established communities like Pineville and Lynnwood.