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2002 Map of Mount Sidney

Name: 2002 Topographic Map of Mount Sidney
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2004
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2004

About this map

Mount Sidney and Weyers Cave anchor the southern portion of this Shenandoah Valley landscape, where the North River and Middle River converge amidst a network of limestone springs and rolling ridges. The map illustrates a mature rural infrastructure characterized by historic church sites like St Michaels Ch and Melanchthon Chapel, alongside essential local landmarks such as Wise Mill and the Old Salem Cem.

Transportation corridors dominate the central axis, with the Interstate interchanges near Burketown contrasting with older rail landmarks like the North River Station. The presence of Seawright Springs and multiple creeks including Naked Creek and Cooks Creek highlight the importance of water resources to the region's agricultural and residential development. From the northern edge at Bridgewater to the aviation hubs at Shenandoah Valley Airport and Bridgewater Air Park, the survey documents the evolution of this Virginia corridor into the early 21st century.