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2019 Map of Charlottesville West

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The University of Virginia anchors the eastern edge of this region, where the academic grounds transition into the suburban and rural landscapes of Albemarle County. The 2019 survey shows the dense footprint of Charlottesville spreading westward through neighborhoods like University Heights and Hessian Hills. This transition is clearly marked by the route of Us 250 and the CSX Transportation railroad, which parallel the older settlement patterns of Ivy and Farmington.

West of the city, the topography rises into the Ragged Mountains, featuring prominent heights such as Bear Den Mtn and Woodson Mtn. These ridges separate the urbanized corridors from the quieter valley of the Mechums River. Throughout the area, historical continuity is visible in the numerous burial grounds, from the University Cem and Columbarium near Madison Bowl to the outlying Saint Paul's Cem and Olivet Cem, documenting the long-standing community centers of the Piedmont.