1942 Map of Winchester

About this map

Winchester serves as the dominant hub for this region at the edge of the Shenandoah Valley, where the Valley Pike and Northwestern Grade intersect a dense network of railroads, including the Baltimore and Ohio RR and Norfolk and Western RR. The landscape is steeped in history, evidenced by the presence of Star Fort and Fort Collier north of the city center. To the southeast, the terrain shifts toward the Shenandoah River, characterized by prominent estates and experimental sites like the Blandy Experimental Farm (Univ of Va) and Carter Hall. The map reveals a highly developed rural infrastructure of the era, from the industrial site at Burnt Factory to the numerous small settlements like Double Tollgate and White Post. This survey also documents the local genealogy of Frederick and Clarke Counties through features like Wilburn Cem and Stones Chapel.