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2010 Map of Amherst

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Amherst
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Amherst serves as the central hub of this Central Virginia landscape, where the foothills of the Blue Ridge meet a network of productive valleys. The region is defined by prominent peaks such as Richardson Mountain and Strode Mountain, which overlook a series of small rural communities including Monitor, Sardis, and Faulconerville. A significant portion of the map is dedicated to the grounds of Sweet Briar, featuring Sweetbriar Lake and its associated infrastructure like the Sweetbriar College Upper Dam.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local history through numerous family and community burial sites, from the Christian Aid Cemetery near town to the Morriss Cemetery and Harrison Cemetery in the outlying areas. Waterways like the Buffalo River and Rutledge Creek dictate the drainage of the county, while landmarks such as Sweet Briar Station and Izaak Walton Pond highlight the area's long-standing institutional and recreational footprint.