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1966 Map of Linden

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Linden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Shenandoah River winds through the northwestern corner of this 1966 topographic survey, defining the valley's edge below the prominent ridge of the Blue Ridge. This landscape is centered on the mountain passage at Manassas Gap, where the Southern railroad and highway corridor connect the Piedmont to the Shenandoah Valley. Settlement is concentrated at Linden and Markham, while mountain hollows like Wildcat Hollow and Snake Hollow showcase the area's rural character before extensive modern development.

Evidence of recreational and agricultural use appears in the G Richard Thompson State Wildlife Management Area and the Dept of Agriculture Research Center. The Appalachian Trail follows the high ridgelines, passing landmarks like the Manassas Gap Shelter Spring and the Mosby Shelter. For local historians and genealogists, the map preserves the exact locations of rural icons including Mt Paran Ch and the Aspen Hill Airstrip.