1963 Map of Kelly

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The James River carves a dramatic oxbow around Mount Athos in this mid-century survey of the rugged border between Amherst and Campbell Counties. The landscape is defined by its industrial and social infrastructure, featuring the sprawling grounds of the Lynchburg Training School and Hospital near Colony and the active rail corridors of the Norfolk and Western Railway and the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. Settlement patterns are concentrated along the western edge in Madison Heights, while the eastern reaches remain characterized by family-named landmarks and water-powered history, such as Brightwell Mill and Gaits Mill. Numerous small family burial grounds, including the Megginson Cem, Scott Cem, and Grace Cem, are preserved in the terrain, offering significant value for genealogical research. The river itself is dotted with unique features like Buzzard Islands and Feagans Island, which shaped the early navigation and economy of the region.