2016 Map of Middletown

About this map

Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park anchors this portion of the Shenandoah Valley, where the borders of Frederick, Shenandoah, and Warren counties converge. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Cedar Creek, which serves as a natural boundary between several small settlements and rural homesteads. At the southern edge of the sheet, the town of Strasburg sits near the intersection of major transit corridors like the Valley Pike, while Middletown serves as a central hub further north. This region is deeply layered with colonial and Civil War history, evidenced by landmarks such as Stephens Fort, Nieswanders Fort, and the Cedar Creek Battlefield. Local genealogy is well-represented through numerous family and community burial grounds, including Quaker Cem, Stickley Cem, and Walnut Springs Cem. The terrain rises toward Little North Mountain and Pangletown Ridge, shaping the drainage patterns of numerous local runs and hollows.