1969 Map of Arrington

About this map

The Tye River and Southern railroad line carve a central path through this Nelson County landscape, where the foothills of the Virginia Blue Ridge meet the rolling uplands of Piedmont Virginia. The settlement of Arrington serves as a local hub near Nelson Lake, while further south, the historic crossing at New Glasgow marks the border between Amherst and Nelson counties. The map captures a transition in local infrastructure, with several rural churches such as White Rock Ch and St Stephens Ch dotting the ridges between Cabel Mountain and Turner Mountain. Industrial activity is evident in the Quarries located near the southern edge of the sheet, while the educational landscape is anchored by the County High Sch. Notable for its complex drainage, the terrain is defined by the confluence of the Piney River, Black Creek, and Naked Creek, which flow toward the Tye's deep-cut valley.