1970 Map of Round Hill

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The Shenandoah River snakes through the western portion of this 1970 quadrangle, defining the boundary between the agricultural lowlands of Kabletown and the high ridge of the Blue Ridge. The landscape is bisected by the state line between West Virginia and Virginia, where the rugged terrain of Sunny Ridge gives way to the burgeoning town of Round Hill and the rural crossroads of Eubanks. The prominence of the Appalachian Trail along the crest of the ridge highlights the region's recreational character, while the presence of the Birch Hollow Airfield and several reservoirs like the Purcellville Reservoir signal the infrastructure of the late 20th century. Local heritage is preserved in the cluster of historic sites near the river, including the Kabletown Sch and the Ketoctin Cem, which serve as anchors for the small settlements of Meyerstown and Shannondale during this era of quiet growth.