1999 Map of West Augusta

About this map

West Augusta sits at the base of the dramatic ridgelines that define the border between Highland and Augusta counties. This late-twentieth-century landscape is dominated by the George Washington National Forest, where high elevations like Hardscrabble Knob and The Pinnacle overlook a complex network of drafts and hollows. The settlement pattern is concentrated along the Calpasture River, with the West Augusta Cem serving as a local genealogical landmark. To the north, the terrain rises toward Shenandoah Mountain, where recreational sites like Braley Pond and Camp Todd are tucked away near the headwaters of the North River. The map meticulously records the numerous natural springs, such as Hiner Spring and Sulphur Spring, which have long been vital to the hydrology and early settlement of this mountain corridor.