2016 Map of Buena Vista

About this map

Buena Vista serves as the focal point of this survey, where the Maury River corridor transitions into the steep ridges of the George Washington National Forest. The map illustrates the town's grid and its relationship with the Southern Virginia Univ campus and Green Hill Cem on the western edge. To the east, the landscape is defined by the high elevations of the Blue Ridge, where the Blue Ridge Pkwy and the Appalachian National Scenic Trail follow the crest through points like Bluff Mtn and Robinson Gap Roundtop. Small, remote settlements such as Beverlytown and Oronoco are tucked into the hollows and mountain gaps. The hydrological network is dominated by the Pedlar River, which feeds into the Lynchburg Reservoir, highlighting the area's role in the regional water supply system. Engineers and hikers alike can trace the path of the Bluff Mountain Tunnel as it cuts beneath the ridgeline.