More detail and supporting information is in the main article. 1  Gout is a form of arthritis caused by excess uric acid in the bloodstream. 2  The symptoms of gout are due to the formation of uric acid crystals in the joints.  Gout most commonly affects the joint in the base of the big toe.
The formal boundaries for the Basye Census Designated Place (see map below) encompass a land area of 8.71 sq. miles and a water area of 0.09 sq. miles. Shenandoah County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5). The elevation is 1,325 feet.
Wye River (plantation) William Paca is buried at the family cemetery there. The Paca residence burned down in 1879. The University of Maryland, College Park conducted archeological work there. Wye Hall was built in the 1930s on the site of the estate of William Paca. In 1999, it was purchased by Leland C. Brendsel. A mechanics lien was filed for work done there.