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1944 Map of Iron Springs

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Iron Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

The Mont Alto Sanatorium and its South Mtn Sanatorium White Tower anchor the western high ground of this mid-1940s survey, representing a significant period in public health history within the Michaux State Forest. The rugged landscape is defined by the Appalachian Trail winding through ridges like Snaggy Ridge and Culp Ridge, while the industrial character of the valley is marked by the Maria Furnace site and a Roofing Plant near Greenstone P O.

Settlement patterns follow the water and rail corridors, with Fairfield and its Fairfield Sta serving as a localized hub. The network of rural education is evident through the Guilford Township School and Hamiltonban Consolidated School, showing the organized township structure of Adams and Franklin counties. Notable landmarks such as the Waynesboro Reservoir and various family-named features like Bakers Knob and Marys Hill provide specific points of interest for local historians and genealogists.