{"product_id":"map-of-harrisonburg-virginia-2002-by-usgs-james-madison-university-shenandoah-valley","title":"Map of Harrisonburg, Virginia, 2002 by USGS – James Madison University \u0026 Shenandoah Valley","description":"\u003cp\u003eTitled “Harrisonburg,” this U.S. Geological Survey topographic map was created from 2002 mapping and issued with a 2004 imprint, capturing the city and its surrounding Virginia landscape at the beginning of the twenty-first century. At a 1:24,000 scale, it presents Harrisonburg with the precision and restraint characteristic of USGS quadrangles, balancing the built environment with the folded terrain around it. The map records a moment when the city’s educational, residential, and commercial growth was reshaping the central Shenandoah Valley. Streets, highways, neighborhoods, open land, and elevation are rendered together in a form that is both practical and quietly revealing: a scientific document that also serves as a portrait of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarrisonburg appears here as a lively urban center anchored by James Madison University, whose presence has long influenced the city’s identity, economy, and expansion. The map shows the urban fabric spreading around major corridors, with residential neighborhoods and institutional areas arranged against a backdrop of hills, valleys, and open ground. Route 11, historically associated with the Valley Pike, and Route 33 provide important structural lines through the landscape, linking Harrisonburg to the broader Shenandoah Valley and beyond. These routes are more than transportation features; they reflect centuries of movement through the region, from early settlement and commerce to modern commuting, university life, and regional development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cartographic language is classic USGS: clear, disciplined, and designed for close reading. Contour lines describe the surrounding topography with particular force, tightening where the land rises sharply and opening where valley floors and gentler slopes appear. Urban areas are differentiated from natural features through a functional color palette, allowing roads, developed land, vegetation, and water features to be understood at a glance. This measured visual system makes the map valuable not only for navigation, but also for interpreting how Harrisonburg sits within its terrain. The city is not isolated on the page; it is embedded in a physical landscape of ridges, drainage patterns, hilltops, and undeveloped margins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a product of the U.S. Geological Survey, the map belongs to one of America’s most respected cartographic traditions. Founded to study and document the nation’s land, water, and natural resources, the USGS developed topographic mapping into an essential tool for scientists, planners, engineers, hikers, historians, and local governments. Its maps are admired for their accuracy, consistency, and ability to translate complex terrain into a readable visual form. In this Harrisonburg sheet, that institutional rigor is evident in the careful integration of elevation, transportation, settlement, and land cover. The result is a map that is authoritative without being ornamental, elegant precisely because of its clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically, the map is especially interesting as a record of Harrisonburg around 2002, a period marked by growth tied to James Madison University, suburban expansion, and changing land use in the Shenandoah Valley. The surrounding hills and undeveloped areas shown here help frame the tension between urban development and the enduring rural and natural character of the region. For collectors, planners, or anyone with a connection to Harrisonburg, the map offers a detailed snapshot of a city in transition. It preserves not only streets and contours, but the spatial logic of a place shaped by education, transportation, topography, and the long geography of Virginia’s Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCities, towns and places on this map\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarrisonburg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJames Madison University\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValley Pike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoute 33\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoute 11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious residential neighborhoods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater bodies, including lakes and rivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNearby forests and undeveloped land areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHilltops and valleys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical context \u0026amp; cartographic details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced by the U.S. Geological Survey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical 1:24,000 topographical map of Harrisonburg, Virginia and the surrounding area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDated 2002 and published with a 2004 imprint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe U.S. Geological Survey is a scientific agency of the U.S. government known for reliable mapping and earth-science information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShows both natural and developed landscapes around Harrisonburg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses a standard USGS topographic style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContour lines indicate elevation changes and hilly terrain surrounding the urban area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor palette differentiates urban areas from natural features for clarity and usability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflects land use and development around 2002\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers insight into regional growth connected to James Madison University, educational development, and urban expansion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for a particular place?\u003c\/strong\u003e Review the detailed images to confirm that the town, landmark or feature you have in mind appears on the map. If you are unsure, \u003ca target=\"”_blank”\" href=\"\/de\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eask our workshop to check before you order\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed maps are especially rewarding at larger sizes, where names, boundaries and decorative features have more room to be appreciated. Use the close-up preview and size guide to choose the right scale for your wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 50in (125cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere personalisation is available, you can add a short title or dedication, mark one meaningful place, or request one considered visual detail. \u003ca target=\"”_blank”\" href=\"\/de\/pages\/map-personalisation\"\u003eSee personalised map examples\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is printed to museum-grade archival standards using fade-resistant pigment inks on acid-free matte paper. Choose an unframed map print, framed map or canvas using the finish options above. Framed maps use crystal-clear optical acrylic and arrive ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its rich detail and strong sense of place, this map makes a considered gift for a new home, anniversary, retirement or anyone with a personal connection to the area shown. Still deciding? 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