2016 Map of Arnold Valley

About this map

The James River carves through the landscape of the Blue Ridge here, where the river valley historically facilitated both transport and settlement. At Gilmore Mills and Natural Bridge Station, the relationship between the waterway and early industrial sites is evident, while the high country to the south is preserved within the Jefferson National Forest. This terrain is defined by prominent ridges like Snakeden Ridge and Southside Ridge, with the Appalachian National Scenic Trail winding through the southern mountains toward Apple Orchard Mtn. For those tracing family histories, the map identifies several local burial grounds, including High Bridge Cem, Mount Olivet Cem, and the Robinson Cem near Arcadia. Small clusters of settlement at Alpine and Solitude reflect the era's rural character, connected by roads like the S Lee Hwy and the winding Blue Ridge Pkwy.