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1940 Map of Orkney Springs

Name: 1940 Topographic Map of Orkney Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1940
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1940

About this map

Orkney Springs serves as a prominent mountain resort center within the George Washington National Forest, marking a landscape defined by its mineral springs and historic retreats. This 1940 survey by C. S. Maltby and H. C. Crumpacker captures the region as it transitioned toward modern tourism while maintaining its rural foundations. To the west, the settlement of Bergton sits along the Germany River, supported by local infrastructure like the Bergton Sch.

Remote hollows and steep ridges such as Mine Mountain and Cobblebark Mountain dictate the placement of early settlements and family sites like the Halterman Cem. The presence of an Oil Well near the North Fork Shenandoah River suggests early industrial exploration in the valley. Local religious and community life is anchored by landmarks like Shrine Mont and Morningstar Ch, while smaller hamlets such as Bird Haven and Shenandoah Alum Springs highlight the era's reliance on the natural geological features of the Great North Mountain range.