
The confluence of the James River and the Maury River anchors this detailed study of the Virginia landscape, where the town of Glasgow serves as a central hub. Rising above the riverbanks, Sallings Mountain and Brady Mountain frame a region defined by its deep Appalachian roots and family-named landmarks. Genealogists will find significant value in the mapped locations of the Salling Family Cem, Paxton Cem, and Falling Spring Cem, which are tucked away near settlements like Buffalo Forge and Mechanicsville. The rugged eastern portion of the sheet is dominated by the George Washington National Forest and the Jefferson National Forest, with the Appalachian National Scenic Trail winding across the high ridges through Saddle Gap. Modern infrastructure such as the B G Locher Bridge at Balcony Falls marks the ongoing evolution of these historic river crossings.
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1894 · Natural Bridge
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1894 · Lexington
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1894 · Natural Bridge
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1907 · Natural Bridge Special
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1932 · Lexington
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1935 · Buena Vista
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1937 · Lexington
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Buena Vista
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Buena Vista
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1946 · Millboro
USGS Topo · 1:62,500