1965 Map of Old Rag Mountain

About this map

Shenandoah National Park dominates this mid-1960s terrain, where the high peaks of the Blue Ridge drop into the hollows of Madison and Rappahannock counties. The map captures a high-elevation landscape defined by the intersection of recreational infrastructure and older mountain settlements. The Skyline Drive and Appalachian Trail wind along the western ridges, passing the Pinnacle Ranger Station and various overlooks. Below these heights, the landscape reveals its deeper history through features like Corbin Cabin and the small valley community of Nethers along the Hughes River. To the southeast, the terrain softens around Etlan, where Bethlehem Ch and Etlan Ch serve as local landmarks. The intricate network of trails, such as the Nicholson Hollow Trail and Saddle Trail, suggests the transition from working mountain hollows to a protected wilderness area.