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1966 Map of Strasburg

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Strasburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The North Fork Shenandoah River winds sharply through this mid-1960s survey of the northern Shenandoah Valley. The town of Strasburg dominates the northwest corner, serving as a hub where the Southern Railway corridor meets the river’s edge near River View Cem. To the south, the landscape rises dramatically into the Massanutten Mountain range, part of the George Washington National Forest. This mountainous area is defined by sharp ridges like Signal Knob and deep valleys carved by Passage Creek.

Insights into mid-century land use appear in the contrast between the industrial infrastructure near Strasburg, such as the Filtration Plant and Sewage Disposal, and the rural communities to the east like Waterlick and Buckton. The presence of the Elizabeth Furnace Recreational Area and several campgrounds highlights the region's transition into a destination for recreation, while the Norfolk And Western Railway and various quarries indicate a persistent connection to the valley's mineral and transportation history.