
The Albemarle and Nelson County line divides this landscape of the Blue Ridge foothills, where the Appalachian National Scenic Trail traverses the high ridges of the George Washington National Forest. The map centers on the Rockfish River watershed, following the South Fork Rockfish River as it winds past Martins Store and Greenfield. Local genealogy and land history are anchored by landmarks like the Hebron Baptist Church Cem and Holy Cross Cem, alongside smaller settlements such as Lodebar, Durrett Town, and Heards. The terrain is defined by prominent peaks including Massies Mtn, Pilot Mtn, and Archer Mtn, which overlook narrow valleys like Glass Hollow and Cooks Hollow. This topographic study provides a clear view of modern rural Virginia, documenting the persistent network of state routes and watercourses like Mechums River and Lake Monocan that have shaped local settlement for generations.
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1892 · Buckingham
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1892 · Harrisonburg
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1929 · Covesville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1931 · University
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1934 · Waynesboro
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1935 · Covesville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1935 · University
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Waynesboro
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Lovingston
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1945 · Covesville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500