1946 Map of Mt Jackson

About this map

Massanutten Mountain dominates the center of this survey, dividing the Shenandoah Valley into the North Fork and South Fork drainage basins. In the west, the Southern Railroad corridor connects settlements like Mt Jackson, Quicksburg, and New Market, while the eastern portion of the map shows the winding South Fork as it passes through Honeyville and Newport. This 1940s landscape is characterized by a balance of tourism and rural infrastructure, featuring renowned subterranean attractions like Shenandoah Caverns and Endless Caverns.