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2019 Map of Buffalo Ridge

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Buffalo Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Buffalo River and the Tye River converge in this part of central Virginia, carving through a landscape defined by the prominent Buffalo Ridge. The map illustrates a rural area at the junction of Amherst, Nelson, and Appomattox counties, where the James River serves as a southern boundary. Small settlements like New Glasgow and Piedmont are connected by a network of family-named roads, such as Grandmas Hill Rd and Metts Hollow Rd, which suggest deep ancestral ties to the land.

Water-driven geography is central to the area, evidenced by the numerous crossings and tributaries like Walkers Ford Cr and Allens Cr. Features such as Wreck Island and Christian Island sitting within the James River provide evidence of the river's historical navigational challenges and local landmarks. The presence of named ridges like Larkin Mtn and Dyestone Ridge indicates the varied elevation that has shaped local settlement and agriculture for generations.