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1971 Map of Washington

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Washington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

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Shenandoah National Park defines the western edge of this 1970s landscape, where the Blue Ridge meets the foothills of Rappahannock County. The village of Washington sits at the northern end of the map, while Sperryville anchors the southwest, serving as the gateway to the mountains via the North Fork Thornton River. The map reveals an intricate network of small agricultural settlements and crossroads like Rediviva, Smedley, and Five Forks, which grew around the river valleys.

Industry and community life are marked by the presence of Fletcher Mill and Rock Mills along the watercourses, alongside rural gathering places like Oakley Ch and the County High Sch. Notable peaks such as Jenkins Mountain and Menefee Mtn provide significant vertical relief, shaping the local road patterns and farming boundaries. The inclusion of features like the Big Devils Stairs Trail and the Gaging Sta on the Rush River illustrates the area's mix of recreational land and environmental management during this era.