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2019 Map of Amherst

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Amherst
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Amherst serves as the central hub of this Virginia landscape, anchored by the Amherst County Courthouse and a dense network of local roads that branch out toward the surrounding foothills. To the south, the expansive grounds of Sweet Briar College and Sweetbriar Lake define the terrain, while the former Sweet Briar Station points to the area's rail history along the main corridor. The topography is shaped by prominent peaks such as Richardson Mtn and Strode Mtn, with the Buffalo River and Huff Cr carving through the northern sections.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family history preserved in numerous small burial grounds, including the Harrison Cem, Wilson Cem, and Faulconer Cem. Small communities like Faulconerville, Coolwell, and Five Forks are scattered across the quadrangle, connected by historical routes like the Lexington Tpke. The map also captures specialized landmarks such as Buffalo Ridge Airport and the interestingly named Timberdoodle Airport near the eastern border.