1977 Map of New Market

About this map

The North Fork Shenandoah River winds through this section of the valley, shaping the agricultural patterns and settlement locations during the late 1970s. This orthophotograph, prepared by the Geological Survey in cooperation with the Soil Conservation Service, reveals a landscape defined by expansive farm plots and small rural clusters. The town of New Market anchors the southern portion of the sheet, while Mt Jackson occupies the northeast corner, both positioned along the primary transit corridor. Between these centers, smaller communities like Quicksburg and Forestville maintain their distinct identities amidst the patchwork of fields. Numerous watercourses including Smith Creek and Holmans Creek feed into the main river branch, illustrating the drainage network that supported the region's long-standing milling and farming economy, evidenced by local names such as Plains Mill.