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2016 Map of Gladstone

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The James River carves a deep, winding path through the heart of the Virginia Piedmont, defining the boundaries of Nelson, Buckingham, Amherst, and Appomattox counties. This landscape is characterized by prominent ridges such as Buffalo Ridge and Bible Ridge, which hem in the river valley and its narrow floodplains where settlements like Gladstone and Caskie are situated. The presence of Smith Islands in the river channel indicates the dynamic fluvial environment that has historically influenced local transport and land use.

Local roads follow the high ground and creek drainages, connecting rural communities like Buffalo Springs, Bent Creek, and Greenway. The terrain is marked by significant elevation changes, with Buck Mtn and Spears Mtn rising above deep hollows like Negro Den Hollow. This 2016 survey documents the enduring rural character of the region, where family-named features and small crossroads like Four Forks and Five Forks anchor the social geography of these historic Virginia hills.