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1970 Map of Round Hill

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Round Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

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The Shenandoah River snakes through the western portion of this terrain, defining the dramatic Avon Bend before cutting north toward the Potomac. Along the river's eastern bank, the Blue Ridge rises sharply, serving as the state line between West Virginia and Virginia. This boundary separates the low-lying agricultural lands of Jefferson County from the higher elevations and developing residential outskirts of Loudoun County.

Settlement patterns reveal a mix of established village centers like Round Hill and Kabletown alongside institutional landmarks such as Mountain Mission and the Blue Ridge Sch. The landscape is dotted with springs like Potts Springs and Cooper Springs, which historically supported the local rural economy. Infrastructure for the era is visible in the Appalachian Trail following the ridge crest and the small Birch Hollow Airfield situated on the eastern slopes, illustrating the area's transition toward recreation and light aviation.