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1944 Map of Parnassus

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Parnassus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Narrow Back Mountain divides this mid-century landscape, where the agricultural flats of Glade Valley meet the dense ridges of the George Washington National Forest. In the east, the rural character of Augusta County and Rockingham County is defined by small crossroads like Sangerville, Parnassus, and Centerville, alongside local landmarks such as the Natural Chimneys and Fulton Sch. The western portion of the map is dominated by the steep slopes of Shenandoah Mountain, reaching its peak at Reddish Knob.

Infrastructure in this era highlights the importance of water and recreation, featuring the Staunton Dam and several youth and forest camps, including Camp May Flather (Girl Scouts) and Hone Quarry Picnic Grounds. For genealogists and local historians, the sheet preserves the locations of several country churches such as Beaver Creek Ch and Union Ch, as well as the resort site at Stribling Springs, reflecting the transition from traditional agriculture to forestry and seasonal tourism.