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2019 Map of Stephenson

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Stephenson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

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Opequon Creek meanders through the heart of this landscape, separating the developing residential clusters of Shenandoah Hills and Greenwood Heights from the older rural crossroads to the east. The terrain is defined by geological features such as the Devils Backbone ridge and the water network including Redbud Run and Abrams Cr. Many small family and church burial grounds are scattered throughout the area, including Old Salem Cem, Stones Chapel Cem, and Jabbers Hill Cem, providing significant points of interest for genealogists tracking early settlers.

The northern reaches of the quadrangle feature the settlements of Stephenson and Wadesville, with industry represented by the CSX railroad corridor and a large quarry. Local aviation history is marked by the High View Farm Airport near the northeastern boundary. The place names, such as Burnt Factory, suggest a landscape shaped by early small-scale industry and agricultural centers that have evolved into the modern residential and rural mix seen today.