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1894 Map of Staunton

Name: 1894 Topographic Map of Staunton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1907
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1907

About this map

Staunton serves as the central hub of this late-19th-century survey, situated at the convergence of the B & O R R and C & O R R. The landscape is defined by the massive spine of the Shenandoah Mountains and Jack Mountain, where the topography peaks at Elliott Knob. Between these high ridges, the map documents a network of mineral springs and industrial sites, including Augusta Wh Sulphur Springs, Stribling Spgs, and the Virginia Clay Works near Stuart Draft.

Extensive mountain gaps like Jennings Gap and Buffalo Gap reveal the historical passage routes for early roads and railways through the North Mountain range. Smaller settlements such as Middlebrook, Churchville, and McDowell are meticulously placed alongside vital water sources like the Middle River and Bull Pasture River, illustrating a settlement pattern dictated by the steep valley terrain and the search for natural resources.