1949 Map of Millboro

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The Cowpasture River and the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad corridor dictate the settlement patterns of this 1940s landscape, where industrial history meets traditional Appalachian communities. The presence of the Long Dale Furnace along Simpson Creek points to the region's earlier iron-making era, while the Rockbridge Alum Springs reflects a history of mineral springs tourism. These sites are connected through difficult terrain by infrastructure like the Mason Tunnel and Lick Run Tunnel, which pierce the ridges of the George Washington National Forest. Small village centers such as Millboro and Collierstown serve as anchors for a network of country institutions, including Calvary Ch and Effinger Sch. Family history is preserved in local landmarks like the Bratton Cem and the The Pines Cem, which stand near the convergence of numerous mountain creeks.