1964 Map of Mount Sidney

About this map

Mount Sidney and the rural communities of the Shenandoah Valley are documented in this mid-century topographic record, which spans the border of Rockingham Co and Augusta Co. The North River and its tributaries, including Cooks Creek and Naked Creek, form the central drainage of this agricultural landscape. Local industry and infrastructure are represented by Wise Mill and the Chesapeake Western railroad, which threads through Mount Crawford and Weyers Cave. Aviation history is well-marked on this sheet, featuring both the Bridgewater Air Park in the north and the Shenandoah Valley Airport in the south. Genealogists will find a wealth of specific landmarks, from Bethany Church and Union Chapel to smaller family-named sites like Bells Cemetery and Landes Cemetery. The inclusion of Seawright Springs and the early sewage disposal facilities near Bridgewater provides a look at the water resources and early utility development of the era.