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2013 Map of Grottoes

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Grottoes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The confluence of the N River and S River at Port Republic defines this Shenandoah Valley landscape, where the waters join to form the S Fork Shenandoah River. The town of Grottoes sits just to the south, its street grid laid out near the base of Cave Hill. This 2013 survey illustrates the enduring agricultural and hydraulic history of the region, featuring longstanding rural communities like Goods Mill and Pineville alongside active commercial operations such as the Hickory Nut Poultry Farm and Honey Port Farms.

The eastern portion of the map is shaped by the rising elevation of Austin Mountain, with Madison Run and Deep Run cutting through the terrain. To the north, the settlement of Cross Keys marks a historic crossroads, while Montevideo and Lynnwood anchor the northeastern reaches. The area's identity remains closely tied to its watercourses, including Mill Cr, Congers Cr, and Cub Run, which have supported local milling and farming for generations.