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1961 Map of Sperryville

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Sperryville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Shenandoah National Park dominates the northwestern corner of this mid-century survey, where the Devils Stairs and Jenkins Mountain rise above the headwaters of the Thornton River. The landscape transitions from the protected wilderness of the Blue Ridge into the agricultural valleys of Rappahannock and Culpeper counties. Settlements like Washington and Sperryville serve as central hubs for a network of rural communities, including Woodville, Boston, and Massies Corner.

The presence of many established family landmarks and small-scale industry is evident in sites like Monumental Mills and Peola Mills. Historical local infrastructure is well-documented through numerous country churches, such as Mount Moriah Ch and New Salem Ch, alongside rural education sites like the Rappahannock Sch. The map also captures specialized land use, including a Lookout Tower on Red Oak Mountain and a Drive-in Theater near Goose Mountain.