1963 Map of Amherst
USGS Topo · Published 1971About this map
The town of Amherst serves as a central hub on this Virginia landscape, where the Southern railroad line cuts through the Piedmont terrain. This 1960s survey illustrates a community deeply rooted in its institutions, featuring the sprawling campus of Sweet Briar College and the nearby Sweet Briar Station. Educational history is well-documented through several facilities, including the Amherst Training Sch, County High Sch, and Central High Sch. Local family and church history are preserved in numerous sites such as the Christian Aid Cem, Berkeley Ch, and Faulconer Cem. The rural landscape is defined by the winding Buffalo River and numerous tributaries like Tribulation Creek and Higginbotham Creek. In the south, the Izaak Walton Park and a local Golf Course indicate the recreational character of the area during this period.
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