1967 Map of New Market

About this map

The North Fork Shenandoah River winds through the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, carving a path between the steep slopes of Timber Ridge and the broad floodplains of Meems Bottom. This landscape is defined by its deep agricultural and historical roots, where the New Market Battlefield sits near the crossing of the Southern railroad and the river. The presence of the Covered Bridge and numerous country churches like Flat Rock Ch and St Marys Ch reflects a well-established rural community centered around the towns of New Market and Mt Jackson. Local industry and education are represented by the Plains Mill, several quarries, and institutions such as the Triplett Institute and Shenandoah Valley Academy. The map reveals the early development of the interstate system, with Interchange 69 and others beginning to alter the traditional valley travel routes.