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1994 Map of Luray

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Luray
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

The town of Luray serves as a central hub in this valley landscape, bordered by the steep ridges of Massanutten Mountain to the west and the heights of Shenandoah National Park to the east. Transportation and local industry are defined by the Norfolk and Western railroad corridor and the winding course of the South Fork Shenandoah River. Key landmarks like the Luray Caverns and Luray Caverns Airport highlight the area's significance as a destination for geological tourism, while the Singing Tower and Memorial Hospital mark the town's civic development.

Beyond the municipal center, the map reveals a network of small rural settlements including Springfield, Fairview, and Kimball. The valley floor is crisscrossed by several forks and runs, such as Hawksbill Creek and Pass Run, which historically dictated the placement of schools like Springfield Sch and several country churches. Genealogists will find numerous family-named landmarks and cemeteries, including Evergreen Cem and Beth Eden Ch, scattered along the primary routes.