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2022 Map of Esmont

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Esmont
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Green Mtn anchors the northern landscape of this region where the James River forms the boundary between Albemarle and Buckingham counties. The area is characterized by a network of rural settlements like Esmont, Keene, and Scottsville, connected by historic routes such as Scottsville Rd and Irish Rd. Numerous family and church burial grounds, including the Van Clief Family Cem and Saint Stephens Cem, are scattered across the terrain, reflecting deep genealogical roots in the Virginia Piedmont.

Water plays a central role in the local geography, with the James River flowing past Goosby Island and Rock Island at the southern edge. Inland, the landscape is dotted with smaller features like Vancleffs Lake, Stillfreds Pond, and the Totier Creek Reservoir. Notable landmarks such as Grayson Airport and named estates like Plain Dealing Farm further illustrate the mix of agricultural heritage and small-scale infrastructure that defines this part of Virginia.