1930 Map of Madison

About this map

President Hoovers Camp and the adjacent U S Marine Camp sit high in the Blue Ridge mountains during this 1930 survey, reflecting the era when the Rapidan River headwaters served as a presidential retreat. The landscape is a network of ridges and hollows defined by the Rapidan River, Robinson River, and Conway River, with the Appalachian Trail winding along the western crest. The transition from the high peaks like Stony Man and Hazel Top down into the piedmont reveals a dense settlement pattern of small communities and rural institutions. The map documents numerous landmarks of social history, including the Upper Pocosin Mission, Lower Pocosin Mission, and various country churches such as Mt Zion Ch and Oak Grove Ch. Prominent local hubs like Madison and Stanardsville anchor the lowlands, connected by the burgeoning State Highway system through the foothills.