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1999 Map of Middletown

Name: 1999 Topographic Map of Middletown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

The winding Cedar Creek carves a deep valley through the limestone landscapes of Frederick and Shenandoah counties, anchoring a region defined by its Civil War heritage. This area is famously dominated by the Cedar Creek Battlefield, where the 19th-century conflict left an indelible mark on the countryside. The town of Middletown stands as a central hub, surrounded by smaller rural settlements like Meadow Mills, Oranda, and Wheatfield.

Tracing the geography reveals several geologic and structural landmarks, including Crystal Caverns and Panther Cave along the river bluffs. Local history is preserved in the numerous country sanctuaries and family burial grounds scattered throughout the ridges, such as Hites Chapel, Lebanon Church, and the Quaker Cem. The presence of Nieswanders Fort (Ruins) suggests the older frontier layer of the valley, while Monroe College and the Gaging Sta reflect the modern infrastructure of the late twentieth century.