1905 Map of Luray, 1928 Print
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1905 Map of Luray

USGS Topo · Published 1928

About this map

Luray and Front Royal anchor this late 19th-century survey of the Blue Ridge and Shenandoah Valley, revealing a landscape defined by prominent gaps and watercourses. The jagged profile of Massanutten Mountain divides the northern and southern forks of the river, with Three Top Mountain and Powell's Mountain creating isolated valleys like the one containing Seven Fountains. Transportation is dominated by the rail corridors, including the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Valley Branch and the Midland Railroad, which navigated the difficult terrain to connect agricultural centers with broader markets.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1905
Date Published1928
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions16.5 x 19.9 inches

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