2019 Map of Madison

About this map

Madison serves as the seat of local government, anchored by the Madison County Courthouse and a cluster of family-named burial grounds like Cedar Hill Cem and Gordon Cem. The landscape is defined by the sharp rise of the Blue Ridge, where the eastern boundary of Shenandoah National Park meets established valley settlements. Agricultural roots remain evident at the Baker Farm and in the naming of rural crossroads like Criglersville, Aylor, and Graves Mill. These communities are tied to the drainage systems of the Rose River, Robinson River, and Rapidan River, which carve deep incisions through the terrain. To the west, the topography reaches its highest points at Doubletop Mtn and Utz Hightop, while lower ridges such as German Ridge and Blakey Ridge partition the numerous creek hollows that have historically dictated the placement of mountain roads and small family cemeteries.