1970 Map of Orlean

About this map

Big Cobbler Mtn and Little Cobbler Mtn dominate this portion of Fauquier County, anchoring a landscape where small rural settlements are tied together by a web of narrow runs and mountain branches. The topography reveals a pattern of dispersed crossroad communities like Hume and Orlean, each serving as a local hub for the surrounding agricultural valleys. The Southern railroad cuts through the northeastern corner near Morgantown, while numerous rural sanctuaries such as Leeds Ch and Mount Nebo Ch mark the spiritual and social centers of these Piedmont townships. Throughout the survey, family-named landmarks and small commercial points like Jerrys Shop and Wilsons Store provide a detailed look at the rural economy before modern suburban expansion began to reach this part of Virginia. Waterways such as Thumb Run and Carter Run define the drainage of the area, winding through the gaps between the prominent cobbler ridges.