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1966 Map of Strasburg

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Strasburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Strasburg serves as the focal point for this survey, situated at the dramatic bend of the North Fork Shenandoah River where it winds around Sandy Hook. The town's infrastructure includes the Southern RR and a sprawling Sewage Disposal system, reflecting mid-century municipal growth. To the south, the terrain rises sharply into the George Washington National Forest, dominated by the prominent peak of Signal Knob and the ridges of Massanutten Mountain.

Tracing the Passage Creek valley reveals a landscape of recreation and early industry, featuring the Elizabeth Furnace Recreational Area and its associated Ruins. Smaller settlements like Waterlick, Buckton, and Bethel are scattered to the east, connected by the Norfolk And Western rail line. Educational and spiritual life is marked by the Otterburn Sch, Zion Ch, and Bennett Chapel, while the Warren County Airport and a Fish Hatchery near Blue Hole indicate the diverse utility of the Shenandoah Valley floor during the late 1960s.