1947 Map of Strasburg

About this map

Strasburg and the dramatic ridges of Massanutten Mountain dominate this mid-century landscape, where the North Fork Shenandoah River winds in tight oxbows below Three Top Mountain. The area is a nexus of early Virginia transportation, featuring the junction of the Southern Railway and the Norfolk and Western Railway, alongside the historic Valley Pike. Local history is preserved in the placement of numerous rural congregations and resting places, such as Saint Davids Church and the Mt Olive Cem. Within the George Washington National Forest, the map reveals the complex topography of the Powell Mountain range and the remote interior of Little Fort Mountain, including the Elizabeth Furnace Recreational Area. The presence of the Otterburn Sch and Goode Mill provides evidence of the dispersed agrarian settlements that once flourished along the river forks and mountain gaps.