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2016 Map of Grottoes

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Grottoes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Port Republic sits at the historic confluence of the North River and South River, where they merge to form the South Fork Shenandoah River. This 2016 survey shows the town’s enduring river-confluence geography alongside the neighboring community of Grottoes, which spans the Rockingham Co and Augusta Co line. The landscape is deeply tied to its water and hills, featuring landmarks like Cave Hill and the prominent Austin Mtn within the borders of Shenandoah National Park.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several key burial sites, including Old Forge Cem, Port Republic Cem, and Shady Grove Cem. The map preserves the naming conventions of the agricultural valley, from Goods Mill to Montevideo, and the transport corridors of the Spotswood Trl. This documentation of the eastern Shenandoah Valley provides a precise view of the rural settlements and industrial remnants that have defined the region's character for generations.