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2022 Map of Winchester

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Winchester
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Winchester and the neighboring industrial corridor of Decherd form the heart of this Franklin County landscape, where the CSX Transportation rail line facilitates local commerce. The map documents a significant concentration of genealogical sites, including the Decherd Negro Cem, Winchester City Cem, and several family burial grounds like the Decherd Family Cem. This data highlights the historical layering of the community, from the legacy of the Mary Sharp Sch to the newer development surrounding the Winchester Municipal Airport.

To the west, the reach of Tims Ford Lake shapes the suburban expansion of Bel-Aire Heights and Scenic Heights. The terrain transitions from the developed valley floor toward the prominent rise of Little Mtn and the narrow corridor of Keith Cove in the southeast. Numerous springs and creeks, such as Boiling Fork Creek and Grizzard Spring, weave through the landscape, illustrating the water resources that historically dictated the placement of early settlements like Cowan and Liberty.