2011 Map of Strasburg

About this map

Strasburg anchors the landscape where the North Fork Shenandoah River winds through the valley floor, creating a complex geography of water and high ridges. The area is defined by the proximity of the river forks and the dramatic elevation of Three Top Mountain, which features prominent overlooks like Signal Knob and Meneka Peak. This era of the landscape shows a mix of deep-rooted industry and community markers, from the legacy of Elizabeth Furnace to the local infrastructure of Wakeman Mill. Genealogists and historians will find significant detail in the numerous burial grounds scattered across the terrain, including River View Cemetery and the rural Bennetts Chapel Cemetery. The transition from the settled town center to the peaks of Fort Valley reveals how the topography shaped local movement, with traditional crossings like Bowmans Ford still indicated along the winding river banks.