2019 Map of Ashby Gap

About this map

Ashby Gap serves as a primary geographic anchor where the boundaries of Clarke, Loudoun, and Fauquier counties meet along the crest of the Blue Ridge. The Appalachian National Scenic Trail winds through the high ground, crossing numerous hollows such as Duke Hollow and Rod Hollow. To the northwest, the Shenandoah River carves a wide bend around Calmes Neck and Burwell Island, a landscape defined by river crossings like the Castlemans Ferry Bridge and Byrd Bridge. Small communities like Frogtown, Berrys, and Paris mark the transition from the river valley to the mountain pass. The presence of Pickles Airport near the northern river reach and various local roads like Locke's Mill Rd reflect the area's mix of rural aviation and agricultural history.