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1933 Map of Stony Man

Name: 1933 Topographic Map of Stony Man
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

Luray and its surrounding Blue Ridge foothills are documented here during a transformative era of public land development. The map prominently features the newly established Shenandoah National Park, tracing the early routes of Skyline Drive and the Appalachian Trail as they crest the ridgeline. Near the high peaks of Stony Man and Hawksbill, the resort at Skyland stands as a focal point for early tourism, while the nearby Old Copper Mine suggests the area's earlier industrial ventures.

In the valleys, the Norfolk and Western RR connects established communities like Stanley and Kimball P O Elgin Sta. Local life is detailed through numerous rural institutions, including Beth Eden, St George Mission, and the Baptist Ch Sch. From the famous Luray Caverns to the remote settlements of Nethers and Etlan east of the mountains, the map captures a landscape transitioning from traditional mountain agriculture to a premier recreational destination.