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1929 Map of Stony Man

Name: 1929 Topographic Map of Stony Man
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Luray sits at the heart of this late 1920s survey, marking a transition between the productive valley and the towering peaks of the Blue Ridge. The town's significance as a destination is underscored by the famous Luray Caverns and the Panorama Hotel, while the Norfolk and Western railway links it to larger markets. Higher in the mountains, early recreation and tourism are evident at Skyland, situated near the peak of Stony Man.

The landscape is dotted with small-scale rural infrastructure, including many family-centered landmarks such as Holmes Sch and Beth Eden Ch. The map captures the area just as modern infrastructure began to penetrate the hills, shown by the early route of the Appalachian Trail and the presence of an Old Copper Mine. From the Shenandoah River in the northwest to the remote reaches of Corbin Hollow, the map documents a community deeply integrated with its complex topography.