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2013 Map of Amherst

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Amherst
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Amherst serves as the central hub of this 2013 landscape, where the Blue Ridge foothills transition into a network of small residential clusters and agricultural holdings. The map illustrates a developed corridor following the local transportation routes, connecting the town with outlying settlements such as Sardis, Monitor, and Buffalo Hill. To the south, the influence of the nearby college is evident near Sweet Briar Station and the recreational waters of Sweetbriar Lake.

The geography is defined by a series of prominent peaks, including Richardson Mountain and Paul Mountain, which overlook the winding paths of the Buffalo River and Huff Cr. Smaller crossroads like Faulconerville, Coolwell, and Five Forks highlight the historic settlement patterns of Amherst County. Notable local landmarks such as Timberdoodle Airport and the Izaak Walton Pond provide specific points of interest for researchers tracking modern land use and local geography.