1965 Map of Luray

About this map

Luray sits at the heart of this mid-century landscape, positioned between the steep ridges of Massanutten Mountain to the west and the rising slopes of Shenandoah National Park to the east. The town serves as a hub for both industry and tourism, evidenced by the presence of the Norfolk and Western railway and world-famous natural landmarks like Luray Caverns. The survey details the winding course of the Shenandoah River South Fork as it snakes north toward Oak Hill, past the Shenandoah River Lodge. High-ground features like the Kennedy Peak Lookout Tower overlook the valley floor, which is dotted with rural centers of life including Fletcher Chapel and Beahms Chapel. A clear pattern of agricultural settlement is visible along the tributaries of Hawksbill Creek, where small schoolhouses and churches like Beth Eden Ch anchored the surrounding farmsteads.