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1983 Map of Winchester

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Winchester
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Winchester stands as the primary hub in this early 1980s landscape, where the northern Shenandoah Valley meets the ridgelines of the Appalachian Mountains. The map highlights the region's complex terrain, defined by the parallel runs of Great North Mountain and Sideling Hill. This period shows a well-established road network, including the intersection of US 50 and I-81, while the B & O RR and Norfolk and Western RR lines trace the industrial corridors that supported local commerce.

Genealogists and local historians can find a wealth of specific landmarks, from the Potomac State College in the northwest to the curiously named Three Churches and Lebanon Church. In the rugged western sections, small communities like North River Mills and Capon Springs are noted alongside natural features like the Cacapon River and Lost River. Traces of earlier industry are preserved in labels such as the Old Iron Furnace, located within the expansive George Washington National Forest.