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2022 Map of Ashby Gap

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Ashby Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

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The Shenandoah River snakes through the northwest corner of this landscape, carving past Burwell Island and Calmes Neck before meeting Spout Run. This region is defined by the sharp rise of the Blue Ridge, where the Appalachian National Scenic Trail traverses the high ground of Piney Ridge and Buzzard Hill. The pass at Ashby Gap historically served as a vital gateway between the Piedmont and the Valley, anchoring the small village of Paris.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, including several historic congregations and burial grounds such as Ebenezer Church and Graveyard, the Mount Carmel United Methodist Church Cem, and the Moss Meeting House Cem. The settlement pattern reflects the area's agricultural and rural character, with clusters like Frogtown and Berrys linked by winding thoroughfares such as Morgans Mill Rd and Leeds Manor Ln.