2013 Map of Kelly

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The James River snakes through the southern portion of this landscape, separating the industrial and historical sites of Mount Athos and Oxford Furnace from the residential expansion of Madison Heights. The terrain is characterized by its relationship to the water, where the river's path is marked by features like the Ninemile Bridge, Joshua Falls, and river islands such as Feagans Island. Away from the riverbank, the land rises toward Galts Mill Mountain and Chestnut Mountain, where older mill sites like Brightwell Mill and Galts Mill sit along the drainage of Beck Cr. Residential clusters such as City Gomingo, Sandy Bottom, and Viking Fiord illustrate the suburban development patterns north of Colony. The presence of several named shops, including Martins Shop and Wright Shop, alongside the private Falwell Airport, indicates a mix of local commerce and private aviation infrastructure in this part of Amherst County.