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2016 Map of Hamburg

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The South Fork Shenandoah River winds through the eastern portion of this map, defining the low-lying valley floor near the community of Hamburg. This area represents a stark topographic contrast between the river's fertile banks and the formidable heights of the George Washington National Forest. The ridgeline of Massanutten Mountain dominates the central landscape, featuring distinct peaks such as Strickler Knob and Duncan Knob.

Evidence of the region's rural history is found in the scattered landmarks like Woods Chapel Cem near Honey Run and Furnace Cem in the northeast. The terrain is marked by numerous gaps and hollows, including Mooreland Gap and Duncan Hollow, which have historically dictated travel and settlement patterns between Shenandoah and Page Counties. This survey shows how established routes like State Rte 211 navigate the ridgelines to connect the Shenandoah Valley with the river corridor.