1947 Map of Strasburg

About this map

Strasburg and the winding coils of the North Fork Shenandoah River dominate this post-war landscape of the Shenandoah Valley. The terrain is defined by the massive ridge systems of Massanutten Mountain and Three Top Mountain, which create isolated valleys and natural gaps like Boyer Gap and Mine Gap. Local transportation is anchored by the Southern Railway and the historic Valley Pike, while the Norfolk and Western Railway serves the eastern settlements of Bentonville and Rileyville. Cultural life is marked by numerous country churches, including Saint Davids Church and Bethel Ch, alongside small communities like Seven Fountains and Fishers Hill. The map captures the early development of the Skyline Drive and the George Washington National Forest, showing the intersection of agricultural river bottoms and preserved mountain wilderness at the edge of High Peak.