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2016 Map of Charlottesville West

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Charlottesville West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The University of Virginia anchors the eastern edge of this region, displaying the structured layout of the Virginia Main Campus alongside landmarks like the East Lawn and Madison Bowl. To the west, the landscape transitions from the urban density of Charlottesville and its suburban developments like University Heights and Bellair into the prominent ridges of the Ragged Mountains. This area is defined by its significant relief, featuring peaks such as Bear Den Mtn and Woodson Mtn, which frame the Charlottesville Reservoir.

Tracing the historical footprint of the county reveals numerous small burial sites, including the University Cem and Columbarium and the Church of the Good Shepherd Cem. Water systems dictate the geography of the outlying settlements, with the Mechums River and Moormans River converging near Millington in the northwest, while Moores Creek drains the southern valleys. Residential enclaves such as Farmington, Flordon, and West Leigh are woven into the terrain between these watercourses and the higher elevations of Turners Mtn and Stillhouse Mtn.