1990 Map of Iron Springs

About this map

Michaux State Forest dominates the high ground of the South Mountain range, where a network of trails including the Appalachian Scenic Trail weaves through the dense timberland. This 1990 field-checked survey reveals a landscape defined by significant water management and institutional history, notably the South Mountain Restoration Center and the Filtration Plant serving the Waynesboro Reservoir. The rugged topography is punctuated by distinctive geological markers like Chimney Rocks and The Knob, while the lower elevations show the transition to agricultural and residential life near Fairfield and Carroll Valley. Small rural congregations and burial grounds, such as Mt Hope Ch and Strang Cem, are preserved here, illustrating the early settlement patterns of the Adams and Franklin County boundary area.