1967 Map of Stanley

About this map

The South Fork Shenandoah River winds through the heart of Page Valley, defining the agricultural and transport corridor of the late 1960s. This survey, under the direction of State Geologist James L. Calver, documents a landscape bounded by Shenandoah National Park and the George Washington National Forest. Rural settlements like Alma, Newport, and Ingham are clustered along the river and the Norfolk and Western rail line. Local social life is evidenced by the numerous country churches and schools, such as St Lukes Ch, Hillard Chapel, and the County High Sch. The topography transitions sharply from the fertile river bottoms to the steep slopes of Dovel Mountain and Dog Slaughter Ridge, where small runs like Stony Run and Honey Run drain toward the river.