1943 Map of Middletown

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North Mountain and Little North Mountain dominate this mid-century landscape, carving a series of steep ridges and narrow valleys along the boundary of West Virginia and Virginia. The area south of Middletown is rich with historical sites and natural landmarks, including the Cedar Creek Battlefield and the subterranean features of Crystal Caverns and Panther Cave. The settlement pattern follows the drainage of Cedar Creek and the Cacapon River, where small communities such as Star Tannery, Marlboro, and Lehew served as local hubs.