2023 Map of Milam

About this map

The South Fork South Branch Potomac River carves a deep path through this section of the Potomac Highlands, defining the settlement patterns of Peru and Milam. The landscape is dominated by massive ridges including South Fork Mountain and Shenandoah Mountain, where much of the terrain is protected within the George Washington National Forest. Small family settlements and agricultural pockets are found in the lowlands, particularly near the Sweedlin Valley and the banks of Waterfall Run. Local history is preserved in scattered family burial grounds like the George May Farm Cem and Corbin Snyder Cem. The map illustrates a contemporary rural landscape where established mountain roads like Co Rte 3 connect isolated valleys. Near the southern border, the Valley View Mennonite Church and the community of Criders mark a transition toward the Shenandoah Valley system.