2016 Map of Boonsboro

About this map

Lynchburg and its northwestern environs are defined by the sharp transition from the Piedmont foothills to the rising peaks of the Blue Ridge, with the James River carving the northern border near Coleman Falls. The landscape is a network of ridges and drainage basins, where Judith Cr, Ivy Cr, and Cheese Cr flow through deeply dissected terrain. Settlements like Boonsboro and Coffee serve as local hubs for the rural residential growth extending from the city, while higher elevations are marked by distinctive peaks such as No Business Mtn, Round Mtn, and Grassy Mtn. Genealogical interest is concentrated in the southern portion of the quadrangle near Norwood, where several burial grounds including Norwood Cem, North Cem, and Grange Cem are located near Bethany Church. The map also illustrates the dividing line between Amherst and Bedford Counties as it follows the river's course, highlighting the historical importance of the water gap to regional transport and land boundaries.