1944 Map of Round Hill

About this map

The Shenandoah River snakes through the western portion of this 1944 survey, defining the border between Jefferson and Clarke counties as it winds past Kabletown and Meyerstown. The terrain is dominated by the Blue Ridge mountains, where the Appalachian Trail follows the ridge line through Wilson Gap and past the distinctive Raven Rocks. This era reveals a rural landscape anchored by local institutions such as the Mountain Mission, Fairmont Church, and the Blue Ridge School. To the east, the village of Round Hill serves as a hub near the South Fork Catoctin Creek, surrounded by small settlements like Eubanks. The map provides a detailed view of the mid-century road network and drainage patterns, including Bullskin Run and Long Marsh Run, reflecting the agricultural and natural character of the Virginia-West Virginia borderlands during the war years.