
The James River carves a deep, winding path through this Piedmont landscape, serving as the historical boundary for Nelson, Amherst, Appomattox, and Buckingham counties. The terrain is defined by prominent elevations like Buffalo Ridge and Spears Mountain, which channel numerous tributaries such as Buffalo Creek and David Creek toward the river. This 1969 field-checked survey reveals a rural infrastructure built around the river and the CSX rail line, with small communities and junctions like Buffalo Station, Caskie, and Gladstone serving as local hubs.
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4 editions found
1892 · Buckingham
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1892 · Appomattox
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1947 · Roanoke
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Appomattox
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1958 · Pamplin City
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1959 · Roanoke
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1961 · Shipman
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1961 · Buckingham
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1963 · Roanoke
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1968 · Howardsville
USGS Topo · 1:24,000