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1973 Map of Waynesboro East

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Waynesboro East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Blue Ridge mountains divide this landscape, where the rugged terrain of Shenandoah National Park meets the expanding valley settlements of the early 1970s. This period captures a critical junction of transportation history, featuring the historic Blue Ridge Tunnel and the convergence of the Norfolk and Western and Chesapeake and Ohio railroads. Along the crest, Skyline Drive and the Appalachian Trail wind through gaps such as Jarman Gap and Rockfish Gap, providing a detailed look at the recreational and geographic spine of Virginia.

Valley floor communities like Afton, Greenwood, and Newtown are documented alongside local landmarks like Critzers Shop and Eastside Speedway. The map reflects the area's transition from rural crossroads to more developed corridors, evidenced by the proximity of Waynesboro and the numerous small churches and schools, such as Mt Lebanon Ch and Greenwood Sch, that served these mountain-edge neighborhoods.