1964 Map of Madison

About this map

Shenandoah National Park defines the western edge of this mid-1960s survey, where the Fire Chapman Mountain Trail and various fire trails wind through the steep relief of Doubletop Mountain and Blakey Ridge. At the base of these peaks, the landscape transitions into a series of valleys shaped by the Rapidan River and Robinson River. The settlement pattern follows these watercourses, with small communities like Syria, Criglersville, and Graves Mill serving as focal points for the surrounding rural homesteads. Genealogists and local historians will find several rural landmarks of interest, including Graves Chapel, Mt Zion Ch, and the Cedar Hill Cem near Madison. The mapping of old transport routes, from the Pipeline corridors to the Courtney Hollow Trail, reveals the established network of movement between the Blue Ridge foothills and the county seat.