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1994 Map of Rileyville

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Rileyville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Massanutten Mountain dominates this mid-1990s terrain, creating a natural divide between the North Fork and South Fork of the Shenandoah River. In the valley between these ridges, the George Washington National Forest shelters numerous small mountain gaps like Red Spring Gap and Habron Gap. Settlement patterns follow the winding course of Passage Creek, where community life centers around the Port Valley Sch and a series of historic houses of worship, including Saint Davids Church and the White Chapel.

The presence of Goods Mill and the Sand and Gravel Pit reflects the local resource-based economy along the riverbanks, while Fosters Landing indicates the historical importance of the South Fork as a navigable artery. Genealogists will find significant value in the mapped family cemeteries, such as the Munch Cem, and small rural clusters like Rileyville and Seven Fountains. The mapping of landmarks like the Woodstock Lookout Tower and the Little Fort Recreation Area highlights the intersection of forestry management and local recreation in this part of Shenandoah and Page Counties.