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1967 Map of West Augusta

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of West Augusta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

West Augusta sits at the southern edge of this mid-century survey, a vital point where the Calfpasture River begins its course through the mountain valleys. The landscape is dominated by the dense terrain of the George Washington National Forest, defined by high elevations like Hardscrabble Knob and Tearjacket Knob. This area reflects a long history of forest management and early mountain settlement, where remote outposts like Camp Todd served as basepoints for navigating the ridges.

Tracing the waterways reveals a network of hollows and runs, including Rattlesnake Run and Little Shingle Run, which drain the eastern slopes of Bald Ridge. Notable local landmarks such as Braley Pond and the West Augusta Cemetery provide specific points of interest for those researching local family history or the development of recreational spaces within the national forest system during the 1960s.