2016 Map of Cornwall

About this map

Cornwall and Marlbrook anchor this 2016 survey of the Blue Ridge foothills, where the South River and Irish Creek carve through a landscape of high ridges and deep hollows. The settlement pattern follows the drainages and gaps, with communities like Midvale and Riverside established along the watercourses. Local family history is preserved in sites such as McDowell Cem and Timber Ridge Cem, while the northern portion of the George Washington National Forest covers much of the eastern terrain. Significant elevation changes are marked by Whites Peak and Chimney Rock Mtn, while the Blue Ridge Parkway traces the crest of the mountains. This map documents the persistent rural character of Rockbridge Co and its neighboring Amherst Co, showing the enduring footprint of places like Blacksburg and Donaldsburg within the mountain valleys.